2019 Ford Mustang vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Mustang | 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 148 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 176 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,000 mi | 25,751 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 12 |
| Power Train | 28 | 5 |
| Structure | 9 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 27 | 11 |
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2019 Ford Mustang
2019 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.