2016 Ford Focus vs 2016 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 | 2016 Ford Focus | 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,176 | 285 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 198 | 141 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–34 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 42,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 671 | 18 |
| Engine | 232 | 93 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 165 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 32 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 60 | 9 |
| Steering | 45 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 1 |
| Structure | 14 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 248 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 219 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 202 | 41 |
| Hesitation / surging | 131 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 59 | 0 |
| Overheating | 56 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 33 | 0 |
2016 Ford Focus
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.