2011 Honda Accord vs 2011 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.
| Metric | 2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 296 | 480 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 104 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 115 | 250 |
| Suspension | 14 | 60 |
| Structure | 19 | 49 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 43 |
| Steering | 21 | 34 |
| Seats | 38 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 38 |
| Engine | 25 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 5 |
| Stalling | 8 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 65 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 17 |
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Mercedes-Benz C300
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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.