2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 vs 2008 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 129 | 156 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C350 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 52 | 138 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 54 |
| Steering | 32 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 19 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350
2008 Toyota Corolla
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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.