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Mercedes-Benz C250

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

755

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

214

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

36

Crashes

32

Fires

11

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz C250

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Safety restraint issue

205

Operating state

131

Condition issue

123

Reporting mechanism

123

Performance issue

79

Noise

67

Engine behavior

54

Starting behavior

45

Safety restraint behavior

35

Thermal issue

25

Braking behavior

22

Steering behavior

22

Vibration/harshness

22

Access/entry issue

20

Fluid issue

19

Smell

12

Electrical issue

8

Driver assistance issue

7

Lighting behavior

7

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7

Infotainment behavior

3

Powering on/off behavior

3

Recent change

3

Communication/network issue

2

HVAC behavior

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Sep 19, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Airbags didn’t deploy during accident, vehicle hit on drivers side, greatly impacted, driver seatbelt was on. All recalls were completed. Impact from other vehicle that hit my vehicle had deployed airbags.

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Jun 14, 2026


Over the past few weeks Ive had instances where the car has power but wont crank, Ive had the SRS light come on the dash but after it starting it goes away.

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Jun 9, 2026


REAR SUB FRAME RUST NEEDS INSPECTED SUPER CLANKY

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed May 6, 2026


The electronic steering lock (ESL) system on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 failed without warning, leaving the vehicle completely unable to start. When attempting to start the vehicle, the key would insert but the vehicle would not crank or start, and the steering lock malfunction prevented normal operation of the vehicle. The vehicle became stranded and inoperable. This failure created a safety risk because the vehicle could not be moved and left me stranded unexpectedly. If this failure were to…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Mar 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The vehicle was eventually started and driven to a dealer; however, after the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer replaced the battery however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the dealer then…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Feb 9, 2026


my car overheats badly and shakes and it is starting to smoke from the hood in snowy conditions

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Feb 2, 2026


ESL emulator is bad. Keeps no crank Steering lock Also sunroof water spouts are not working as they should they do no open to release water.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Nov 21, 2025


The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-250. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag was visible through the seat and was able to be moved manually. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall, and the recall referenced the front passenger’s seat air bag.…

2012 MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS

Filed Nov 3, 2025


The taillights in my 2012 c300 was starting to go out intermittently. At first the notification came on for the brake light but the brake light kept working. Afterwards the rest of the taillights and the sidemarker light went out as well. I went to go take a look and the grounding wire was oxidated and corroded. A known issue in which there was a recall made for the 2008-2011 version of the w204 but this did not apply to the 2012 w204. As of last week my entire rear drivers side light is out…

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

Filed Nov 2, 2025


The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it would pass emissions after only a simple minor fix. After I took possession, the check engine light came on. The car began running rough and showing hesitation. A scan immediately showed a camshaft position sensor fault, cylinder misfire, lean fuel condition, and oxygen sensor/emissions faults. I was also told by a professional shop that the timing chain may be failing. I was then warned that these…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.