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2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2010 Saab 9-3

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 Mercedes-Benz C3002010 Saab 9-3
NHTSA complaints45330
Recall campaigns63
Service bulletins (TSBs)117232
Investigations21
Crash reports170
Fire reports50
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2121–24
Median reported mileage65,650 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMercedes-Benz C300Saab 9-3
Air Bags20222
Electrical System841
Steering710
Exterior Lighting480
Structure340
Fuel/propulsion System261
Suspension260
Power Train150

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion360
Steering problems220
Won’t start180
Stalling60
Airbag warning light60
Overheating50

Compare all Mercedes-Benz C300 vs Saab 9-3 years →

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.