Mercedes-Benz C320 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 183 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz C320 (model years 2001–2007). The most reported problem area is electrical system (72 complaints), followed by seats (45 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 68 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 63 | 3 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (68), 2001 (63) and 2003 (22). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz C320 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 72 | 5 of 7 | |
| Seats | 45 | 3 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 5 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 4 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 15 | 5 of 7 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2001–2005 | 33,456 |
| 22V954000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2001–2005 | 131,653 |
| 19V918000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2001–2005 | 747,928 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2005 | 711,159 |
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 9 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 7 people injured and 1 death 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.