2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 vs 2009 Toyota Corolla
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 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2009 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 1,459 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 372 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 186 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 25–30 |
| Median reported mileage | 60,000 mi | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C350 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 | 552 |
| Steering | 20 | 382 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 197 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 89 |
| Engine | 5 | 91 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 70 |
| Power Train | 2 | 45 |
| Structure | 1 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 19 |
| Stalling | 0 | 49 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 24 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 23 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 17 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
2009 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.