2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2016 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 | 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 249 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,330 | 146 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–34 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 42,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 102 | 93 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 32 |
| Power Train | 31 | 18 |
| Structure | 7 | 26 |
| Steering | 18 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 33 | 41 |
| Stalling | 23 | 10 |
| Overheating | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
2016 Chevrolet Cruze
2016 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.