2009 Ford Focus vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
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 | 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 229 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,690 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 198 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 182 |
| Steering | 9 | 136 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 118 |
| Suspension | 25 | 36 |
| Power Train | 39 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 8 |
| Structure | 12 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 45 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 79 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 49 |
2009 Ford Focus
2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
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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.