CarRecordBook

2007–2010 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz C recalls & problems by year

3 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200914 complaints
Most recalls20101 recall
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202007: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 14 complaints, 0 recalls2010: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2007200820092010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 C——110000
2009 C——0142020
2008 C——120000
2007 C——131000

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

  • Exterior lighting7
  • Power train5
  • Electrical system4
  • Steering2
  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Structure1
  • Engine1
  • Fuel system, gasoline1