NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

211

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

142

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

1

Injuries

12

Crashes

9

Fires

14

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG

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Condition issue

99

Operating state

55

Engine behavior

48

Thermal issue

32

Electrical issue

26

Performance issue

25

Reporting mechanism

24

Noise

15

Fluid issue

13

Safety restraint issue

13

Starting behavior

12

Braking behavior

9

Lighting behavior

9

Access/entry issue

8

Vibration/harshness

8

Powering on/off behavior

7

Driver assistance issue

6

Safety restraint behavior

6

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

6

HVAC behavior

5

Ride/handling behavior

5

Steering behavior

4

Recent change

3

Infotainment behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Smell

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed May 6, 2026


Sudden fracture of the propeller shaft universal joint at freeway speeds causing catastrophic damage to the transmission and exhaust system. This matches the failure described in NHTSA Recall 26V216. While driving on Arizona Freeway 202. Extreme clanking noise heard and lost all power in middle of rush hour. Barely able to navigate vehicle safely off the freeway. No warning whatsoever. Had to be towed to Mercedes Benz Gilbert where documentation provided as to failure.

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…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed Apr 10, 2025


Just purchased this vehicle in Utah, was driving from Utah to Idaho on the interstate at 80mph when all of a sudden my sunroof opened up with high winds and blew right off. Luckily nobody was behind me but I’ve been driving 2 hours without a sunroof due to weak glue/manufacturing defect

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed Sep 2, 2024


The glass on the panoramic sunroof exploded/shattered under normal driving conditions. It was raining but not too heavy. It didn’t appear that anything hit the glass and no potholes were hit. It seemed to be due to pressure or temperature which caused the explosion which sounded like a loud gunshot and the glass was in pieces. There were no injuries as the sunroof shade was closed and thus the glass fell on the shade. It has not been inspected by dealership or insurance as closed on Sunday and…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed Feb 19, 2024


The sunroof locked open during a road trip. I am mechanically inclined, so adding lubricant and driving through a low pressure air front caused the sunroof to shut. Had I been in an emergency, not mechanically inclined, or if this happen during inclement weather or to a little old lady this would have been a severe issue causing the vehicle to become inoperable due to rain or snow entering the cabin and reducing visibility, and damaging the electronic components in the vehicle's cabin. This is…

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed Nov 13, 2023


- windshield, and I had Satellite repair it through an insurance claim because it was urgent for my safety. - the windshield and its adhesive never bonded together making the windshield structurally unsafe and if I would have gotten into an accident then my vehicles airbags would have not deployed properly. - The issue was brought to my attention from a Satellite repair representative. - yes Safelite who contacted my insurance. - I went through a car wash and found water making its way…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed Feb 21, 2023


Panoramic sunroof pillars/rails detaching while operating vehicle. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair. When operating the vehicle at a moderate speed, the sunroof continued to adjust itself on its own. Belive that there is a risk of the sunroof detaching from the stock plastic rails and that it may not be properly bonded. I do not feel comfortable usuing the Panoramic sunroof for…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed May 23, 2022


When I go to put my car in reverse, or drive the gear control is malfunctioning and I’m afraid this can be deadly or cause serious injury.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed Sep 30, 2021


The part attaching the sunroof to the rails comes off and could cause the sunroof to come detached.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed May 21, 2021


The panoramic sunroof does not properly seal to car, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the vehicle during operation and likely to impair the operator during use. Furthermore, without properly sealing the internal cabin is exposed to the environment (i.e. rain, snow, ect.) causing further damage to the internal safety and electrical features.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.