2009 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 720 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 106 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 21 |
| Median reported mileage | 36,750 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 142 | 182 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 198 |
| Steering | 30 | 136 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 160 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 118 |
| Engine | 111 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 19 |
| Structure | 26 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
2009 Honda Accord
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.