2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2010 Pontiac G6
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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2010 Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 453 | 272 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 1,104 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 18–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,650 mi | 97,320 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Pontiac G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 71 | 173 |
| Air Bags | 202 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 61 |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 37 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 55 |
| Structure | 34 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 7 |
| Suspension | 26 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 36 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 22 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 5 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
2010 Pontiac G6
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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.