Mercedes-Benz C Class recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 72 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz C Class (model years 2000–2006, 2008, 2012). The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints), followed by tires (11 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz C Class model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 5 of 9 | |
| Tires | 11 | 4 of 9 | |
| Seats | 10 | 4 of 9 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 3 of 9 | |
| Power train | 9 | 4 of 9 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V303000 | Jul 7, 2008 | Electrical system | 2005–2006 | 404 |
| 07V465000 | Oct 3, 2007 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2008 | 5,823 |
| 05V560000 | Dec 20, 2005 | Air bags | 2005–2006 | 61,000 |
| 03V534000 | Dec 19, 2003 | Seat belts | 2004 | 4,348 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.