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Mercedes-Benz C350

Data refreshed June 25, 2026

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Complaints

583

Active records

Recalls

24

Active records

TSBs

484

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

24

Crashes

17

Fires

19

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz C350

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Condition issue

166

Operating state

141

Safety restraint issue

97

Reporting mechanism

78

Starting behavior

73

Thermal issue

73

Engine behavior

57

Lighting behavior

45

Electrical issue

44

Performance issue

40

Steering behavior

37

Fluid issue

30

Smell

27

Noise

25

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

24

Access/entry issue

19

Braking behavior

16

Vibration/harshness

13

Safety restraint behavior

12

Driver assistance issue

9

Powering on/off behavior

9

Ride/handling behavior

7

HVAC behavior

5

Recent change

5

Infotainment behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C350

Filed Jan 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side interior door latch detached. The contact had to reach through the front driver’s side window to open the front driver's side door using the exterior door handle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. A dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was an unknown recall related to the failure; however, the VIN was not included…

2012 MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS

Filed Nov 3, 2025


The taillights in my 2012 c300 was starting to go out intermittently. At first the notification came on for the brake light but the brake light kept working. Afterwards the rest of the taillights and the sidemarker light went out as well. I went to go take a look and the grounding wire was oxidated and corroded. A known issue in which there was a recall made for the 2008-2011 version of the w204 but this did not apply to the 2012 w204. As of last week my entire rear drivers side light is out…

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C350

Filed Sep 15, 2025


The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware of an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and turned off. While the vehicle was started, the contact became aware of an abnormal rattling sound. In addition, the check engine and the check coolant warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C350

Filed Aug 28, 2025


The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag and the driver’s side air bag malfunction service required warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and declined to cover the cost of the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

2019 MERCEDES BENZ C205

Filed Aug 14, 2025


My Mercedes Benz is a C300 2019, and have 42,000 thousands miles, and the vin number is: [XXX] . I have almost all the problems that are reflected in this page ( Recalls 18 ): [XXX] I live in Puerto Rico, and the authorized dealer in Puerto Rico ( Garage Isla Verde ) is telling me, that I have to pay for the Recalls. I have been a Mercedes Benz fan for 48 years, and for 48 years, the only car I have bought is a Mercedes Benz. Can you help me ? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…

2009 MERCEDES BENZ C350

Filed May 12, 2025


Vehicle has lost its ability to be driven. Car alarm has gone of a multitude of times at different hours of day and night. Finally we were told that the steering column needs to be replaced. According to tow truck driver, Auto lock person, this is common from the 300 series of Mercedes Benz. Obviously very costly. My car is worthless at this point. I believe that the Mercedes Benz should have a recall on the steering column lock. Obviously, this is not only a defect but, also causing…

2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350

Filed Feb 5, 2025


The ESL system malfunction causes either steering lock or ignition switch to fail resulting in a failure to start the vehicle creating safety issues and a failure to reach safe destination. This problem is reported to be an extremely common issue in the Mercedes Benz W204 C-Class models.

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C350

Filed Oct 1, 2024


The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong smell of fuel around the exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the fuel odor was extremely strong, and the contact could not wind the windows down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA…

2009 MERCEDES BENZ C350

Filed Sep 5, 2024


Rear brake lines corroded leading to loss of brake fluid while on the road. My at the time 4 year old son and I were in the car (I was the driver). This was in December of 2022 so almost two years ago. Earlier that year, MB dealership warned me about rear sub frame being corroded, too, but the cost of repairs ($7,000) were out of reach. There were no warning signs the day brake line started leaking other than a dashboard message to check the brake fluid and I felt I could not really stop my…

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C350

Filed May 30, 2024


1. the component that failed was the front stationary sunroof panel, and what failed on it was the adhesive which leads to it leaking water, and the potential of even falling off while driving 2. it could lead to falling off on the highway which could lead to damages to it or other vehicles around it 3. Unknown 4. Yes it was inspected at a nearby dealer ship in which they stated that the glue was failing on that part of the car and would need to be replaced 5. No warnings for this issue, i was…

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Updated June 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.