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2006–2015 · 10 model years

Mercedes-Benz C350 recalls & problems by year

50 recalls and 357 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2008144 complaints
Most recalls20097 recalls
Crashes reported8in owner complaints
Injuries reported110 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002006: 23 complaints, 5 recalls2007: 6 complaints, 5 recalls2008: 144 complaints, 6 recalls2009: 65 complaints, 7 recalls2010: 18 complaints, 4 recalls2011: 26 complaints, 4 recalls2012: 35 complaints, 5 recalls2013: 21 complaints, 6 recalls2014: 13 complaints, 4 recalls2015: 6 complaints, 4 recalls2006200720082009201020112012201320142015
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2015 C350—22–23 mpg460000
2014 C350—22–23 mpg4131010
2013 C350—22–23 mpg6210000
2012 C350—22–23 mpg5350000
2011 C350—20 mpg4260200
2010 C350—20 mpg4183030
2009 C350—20 mpg7651010
2008 C350—20 mpg61443320
2007 C350—19–21 mpg560010
2006 C350—19–21 mpg5230030

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 bags159
  • Electrical system76
  • Steering56
  • Exterior lighting45
  • Engine25
  • Fuel/propulsion system24
  • Unknown or other14
  • Power train11