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2010 Audi A4 vs 2010 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.

Metric2010 Audi A42010 Mercedes-Benz C300
NHTSA complaints64453
Recall campaigns06
Service bulletins (TSBs)908117
Investigations02
Crash reports017
Fire reports05
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2621
Median reported mileage87,500 mi65,650 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi A4Mercedes-Benz C300
Air Bags1202
Electrical System284
Steering371
Engine3713
Exterior Lighting248
Structure034
Fuel/propulsion System426
Suspension126

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption150
Stalling66
Rust / corrosion036
Steering problems022
Won’t start018
Airbag warning light06
Overheating05

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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.