2014 Chevrolet Spark vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 172 | 163 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,477 | 110 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33–119 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,983 mi | 50,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Spark | Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 93 |
| Engine | 51 | 22 |
| Power Train | 47 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 10 |
| Steering | 7 | 18 |
| Structure | 10 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 10 |
| Stalling | 15 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
2014 Chevrolet Spark
2014 Mercedes-Benz C250
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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.