2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 250 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 226 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Mercedes-Benz E 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 65 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 7 |
| Power Train | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 49 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 20 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2019 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Mercedes-Benz E 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.