2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 65 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 167 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 25,751 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz A 220 | Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 7 |
| Steering | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220
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.