NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

18

Active records

Recalls

6

Active records

TSBs

274

Active records

Filing history

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

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG

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Condition issue

14

Access/entry issue

3

Operating state

2

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2

Electrical issue

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Reporting mechanism

1

Starting behavior

1

Steering behavior

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.

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

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…

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


Panoramic sunroof exploded spontaneously while driving. There was no previous warning. Glass shattered onto driver and passenger. The loud sound and glass shattering onto us could have caused self injury or accident to occur. Auto insurance was notified at time of incident. Vehicle was taken to Mercedes benz dealership for repair.

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.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C450

Filed Feb 11, 2021


THE RIMS CRACKED TWICE WITHIN 1 YEAR. FIRST TIME WAS IN 2018 THE 2ND 2019

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43

Filed Feb 9, 2021


FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WENT FLAT AND SUSPECTED TIRE HAD A SMALL LEAK. DEALER INSPECTED AND INDICATED THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED, CAUSING THE LEAK. WHILE WAITING FOR A REPLACEMENT, A VEHICLE INSPECTION INDICATED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS ALSO CRACKED, THOUGH NOT YET LEAKING AIR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DEALER-SERVICED WITH OEM RUN-FLAT TIRES. DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THEY HAD SEEN IT. I OPTED TO PURCHASE AFTERMARKET WHEELS AS REPLACEMENTS AS ORIGINALS WERE OBVIOUSLY FRAGILE, AND…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.