2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 453 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,650 mi | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 84 | 233 |
| Air Bags | 202 | 31 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 122 |
| Engine | 13 | 117 |
| Power Train | 15 | 111 |
| Steering | 71 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 71 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 36 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 13 |
| Stalling | 6 | 215 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 12 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 76 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 76 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
2010 Volkswagen Jetta
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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.