2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2008 Pontiac G6
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2008 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 672 | 1,078 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 118 | 1,018 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 18–25 |
| Median reported mileage | 79,673 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 136 | 419 |
| Electrical System | 228 | 224 |
| Air Bags | 270 | 101 |
| Exterior Lighting | 108 | 243 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 121 |
| Power Train | 16 | 83 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 67 |
| Engine | 31 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 82 | 56 |
| Won’t start | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 24 |
| Stalling | 14 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 42 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
2008 Pontiac G6
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.