Mercedes-Benz C Class recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Mercedes-Benz C Class has 4 recall campaigns and 105 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2002, 2004, 2001.

4recalls
105complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class
Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class by MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201201000
2008113221
200629001
200525000
2004115222
200309101
2002031120
2001014000
200008000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz C Class?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 (31), 2004 (15), 2001 (14) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.