2015 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,013 | 378 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 129 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 556 | 20 |
| Engine | 170 | 127 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 136 | 66 |
| Steering | 93 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 50 |
| Structure | 16 | 57 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 185 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 177 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 145 | 42 |
| Hesitation / surging | 102 | 0 |
| Overheating | 45 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 42 | 12 |
| Shifting problems | 42 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
2015 Ford Focus
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.