Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class, the most recent reported on October 3, 2007 (Seat belts: rear/other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (6).

How many 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 13 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class recalls

Seat belts: rear/other

NHTSA campaign 07V465000 · reported October 3, 2007 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · 5,823 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with some of the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the rear outboard seat belts do not comply with the lap-belt lockability requirement which enables the lap belt portion of the belt to be locked by the user to facilitate the use of older non-latch design child restraint devices.
The risk: Under certain circumstances, this situation may cause the locking mechanism not to perform as required by the standard for use with older non-latch child restraints.
The fix: Dealers will replace all potentially affected seat belts. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system7
Exterior lighting6
Tires3
Air bags2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 25, 2014 · Electrical system · 63,000 miles
MY REAR BACK TAIL LIGHT WIRING PANEL FRIED . THE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING AT ALL AND WHEN I CALLED MANHATTAN MERCEDES DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOT AN APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE TWO WEEKS FROM 3/7/2014 THEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN BROOKLYN AND THEY TOLD ME THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY APPOINTMENTS EITHER SO I JUST SHOWED UP…

Jan 3, 2014 · Electrical system · 50,000 miles
FAULT INDICATOR FOR LEFT SIDED REAR LIGHTS SPORADICALLY SHOW DEFECT LAMPS, BUT THEY ARE NOT. FINALLY A PARTLY BROKEN/CORRODED GROUND RETURN WAS DETECTED. THE SAME HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT SIDED REAR LIGHTS ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER. DEFECT WAS FINALLY REPAIRED, EXPENSES COVERED BY MERCEDES INTERNATIONAL ADRESS COTTONWOOD…

Dec 20, 2013 · Electrical system
REAR LIGHTING FAILURE (TAILLIGHT). FAILURE CAUSING MY VEHICLE LIGHTS TO VERY DIM AND SOME BULBS ARE NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL. OCCURS WITH LEFT TAILLIGHT (BRAKE LIGHT). I SEE SOME BURNING ON PLASTIC PANEL THAT BULBS GOES IN.

Dec 16, 2013 · Electrical system
STARTED TO GET THE MESSAGE TO CHECK MY REAR, RIGHT TURNINF SIGNA, FOG LAMPS, BRAKE LIGHTS. CHECKED ALL THE BULBS AND THEY ARE FINE. PUT THE HARNESS BACK AND REALIZED IT WAS A LITTLE HOT AND WHEN I LOOKED THE WIRE TO THE FAR RIGHT I THINK IS EXPOSE AND ON THE OTHER SIDE IT IS BURNT THROUGH THE PLASTIC. MESSAGE COMES…

Nov 6, 2013 · Tires · 33,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL SPORT TIRES, TIRES SIZE 255/35/ZR18. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE…

C Class model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	2	5	0	0
2006	2	9	0	0
2008	1	13	2	2

All Mercedes-Benz C Class years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class, the most recent reported on October 3, 2007 (Seat belts: rear/other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class?: Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (6).
How many 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 13 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 25, 2014.