2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 vs 2011 Toyota Corolla
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 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2011 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 584 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 356 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 24–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 38,527 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C350 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 418 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 46 |
| Steering | 0 | 43 |
| Structure | 0 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 18 |
| Engine | 0 | 19 |
| Power Train | 0 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C350
2011 Toyota Corolla
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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.