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2012–2015 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz C250 recalls & problems by year

21 recalls and 725 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2013278 complaints
Most recalls20137 recalls
Crashes reported32in owner complaints
Injuries reported350 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253002012: 272 complaints, 5 recalls2013: 278 complaints, 7 recalls2014: 163 complaints, 5 recalls2015: 12 complaints, 4 recalls2012201320142015
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2015 C250—25 mpg4122030
2014 C250—25 mpg5163134110
2013 C250—25 mpg7278145180
2012 C250—25 mpg52723230

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

  • Air bags437
  • Engine129
  • Fuel/propulsion system50
  • Steering44
  • Unknown or other43
  • Electrical system37
  • Structure29
  • Power train27