MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Reliability Overview
The MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS has been produced from 1991 to 2021. Over 31 model years, NHTSA has received 269 complaints and issued 9 recall campaigns for this model.
31
Model Years
269
Complaints
9
Recalls
1991–2021
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: seats
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 20
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 46
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 25
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 13
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electronic-stability-control-esc
1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system12v24v48v-battery
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
1996 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 10
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 64
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemwiringfront-underhood
1991 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2008 | 18 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2006 | 12 | 2 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 2005 | 8 | 2 | N/A | seats |
| 2004 | 20 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2002 | 46 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 | N/A | electronic-stability-control-esc |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system12v24v48v-battery |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 | N/A | air-bags |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 1996 | 10 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 1995 | 64 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 1994 | 19 | 0 | N/A | electrical-systemwiringfront-underhood |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |