Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (33.8% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 127 · 33.8% | Investigation closed | DP22002 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 66 · 17.6% | Recalled | Recall 15V138000 |
| Electrical System | 49 · 13% | Recalled | Recall 17V114000 · Recall 17V177000 |
| Structure:body | 33 · 8.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V197000 · Recall 23V854000 |
| Steering | 23 · 6.1% | Recalled | Recall 18V850000 · Recall 15V845000 · Recall 14V598000 |
| Suspension | 20 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 376 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V787000 · 2019 · reported 11/01/2019
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 18V850000 · 2018 · reported 11/29/2018
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V197000 · 2021 · reported 03/19/2021
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V627000 · 2017 · reported 10/06/2017
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V114000 · 2017 · reported 02/23/2017
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V177000 · 2017 · reported 03/14/2017
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V087000 · 2015 · reported 02/11/2015
If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V138000 · 2015 · reported 03/10/2015
If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V845000 · 2015 · reported 12/16/2015
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V598000 · 2014 · reported 09/26/2014
If the sliding shaft becomes disengaged from the steering coupling socket, the driver may experience noises, steering backlash, and in a worst case, loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V854000 · 2023 · reported 12/15/2023
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“BOUGHT USED MERCEDES C300 2015 4MATIC ON FEB'2019, ODOMETER READING WAS 44K MILES WITH CLEAN CARFAX REPORT. AFTER DRIVING JUST ABOUT 7K MIKES MORE, AT…”NHTSA complaint 11290795 — filed 12/23/2019 · ENGINE
“WHILE THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, HEARING A LOUD SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AT FIRST IT'S SOUNDED LIKE A ROCK IN A TIN CAN, LATER…”NHTSA complaint 11290346 — filed 12/20/2019 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND BEGAN TO…”NHTSA complaint 11278131 — filed 11/04/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 127 of 376 NHTSA complaints (33.8%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (66), unspecified/other issues (63), electrical system (49). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
376 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V787000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
