2015 Honda Civic vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Honda Civic | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 380 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 134 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 176 | 20 |
| Engine | 31 | 127 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 50 |
| Structure | 17 | 59 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 66 |
| Air Bags | 58 | 12 |
| Steering | 21 | 23 |
| Suspension | 8 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 15 |
| Stalling | 28 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 42 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 12 |
2015 Honda Civic
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.