2015 Acura TLX vs 2015 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 | 2015 Acura TLX | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 340 | 378 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 427 | 129 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 28 |
| Median reported mileage | 28,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 82 | 127 |
| Power Train | 160 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 50 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 66 |
| Structure | 13 | 57 |
| Steering | 14 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 0 |
| Stalling | 39 | 19 |
| Shifting problems | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 42 |
2015 Acura TLX
2015 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.