2017 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 186 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,577 | 168 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–25 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,000 mi | 34,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Camaro | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 77 |
| Steering | 57 | 13 |
| Power Train | 54 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 30 |
| Structure | 5 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
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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.