2017 Ford Mustang vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Mustang | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 264 | 215 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 160 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–24 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,050 mi | 34,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 31 |
| Back Over Prevention | 63 | 0 |
| Structure | 39 | 24 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 21 |
| Power Train | 22 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 30 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 29 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 31 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 9 |
2017 Ford Mustang
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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.