2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 vs 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 499 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 1,479 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 58,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C350 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 138 |
| Engine | 2 | 84 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 47 |
| Power Train | 1 | 46 |
| Steering | 0 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 34 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 54 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C350
2012 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.