2017 Ford Fiesta vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Fiesta | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 74 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 168 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,000 mi | 34,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 77 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 31 |
| Power Train | 22 | 12 |
| Structure | 2 | 24 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 15 |
| Steering | 3 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 11 | 31 |
| Stalling | 10 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2017 Ford Fiesta
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.