2018 Ford Mustang vs 2018 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 | 2018 Ford Mustang | 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 191 | 99 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 18 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 198 | 183 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 56 | 34 |
| Power Train | 45 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 10 |
| Structure | 15 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 9 |
| Steering | 4 | 12 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 12 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2018 Ford Mustang
2018 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.