2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
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 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 378 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 129 | 103 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 37,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 127 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 66 | 2 |
| Structure | 57 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 6 |
| Power Train | 20 | 6 |
| Suspension | 22 | 3 |
| Steering | 23 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 42 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 0 |
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
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.