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1994–2008 · 14 model years

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 190 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199549 complaints
Most recalls20062 recalls
Crashes reported9in owner complaints
Injuries reported121 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501994: 15 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 49 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 7 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 14 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 31 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 9 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 15 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 5 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 9 complaints, 2 recalls2008: 13 complaints, 1 recalls19941996199820002002200420062008
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2008 C-Class——1132210
2006 C-Class——290010
2005 C-Class——250000
2004 C-Class——1152220
2003 C-Class——091010
2002 C-Class——0311200
2001 C-Class——0140000
2000 C-Class——080000
1999 C-Class——171020
1998 C-Class——160000
1997 C-Class——030100
1996 C-Class——160000
1995 C-Class——0492251
1994 C-Class——0150500

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system102
  • Engine and engine cooling25
  • Power train15
  • Tires12
  • Air bags11
  • Suspension11
  • Service brakes, hydraulic10
  • Exterior lighting10