CarRecordBook

2001–2005 · 5 model years

Mercedes-Benz C320 recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 183 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200268 complaints
Most recalls20054 recalls
Crashes reported9in owner complaints
Injuries reported71 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0183553702001: 63 complaints, 3 recalls2002: 68 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 22 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 15 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 15 complaints, 4 recalls20012002200320042005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 C320—18–20 mpg4150200
2004 C320—19–20 mpg3151010
2003 C320—18–20 mpg3222120
2002 C320—19 mpg3683341
2001 C320—19 mpg3633100

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 system74
  • Seats46
  • Engine and engine cooling21
  • Exterior lighting17
  • Air bags17
  • Visibility13
  • Power train12
  • Equipment9