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2017 Audi A3 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300

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.

Metric2017 Audi A32017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
NHTSA complaints44215
Recall campaigns215
Service bulletins (TSBs)571160
Investigations11
Crash reports110
Fire reports03
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2926–28
Median reported mileage34,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi A3Mercedes-Benz C 300
Engine977
Fuel/propulsion System1530
Electrical System1231
Air Bags1615
Structure124
Seat Belts321
Power Train612
Steering013

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling68
Check engine light531
Vibration / shaking09

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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.