Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
No recalls found for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mercedes-Benz C-Class owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 50 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 |
| SEAT BELTS | 20 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 19 |
| STRUCTURE | 17 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 9 |
| AIR BAGS | 9 |
| STEERING | 8 |
| ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 |
| VISIBILITY | 7 |
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed smoke emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to her work location and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the hood, she observed orange flames coming from the engine compartment. A parking attendant extinguished the fire, and a police and/or fire…
strong evident fuel/ gas smell when driving and when the car is in park after driving.
Check engine light for P052E which has been coming and going off for years now. Now the check engine light is there permanently. I spoke to Mercedes Benz customer service and requested for them to fix the problem now that the light is on permanently but they refuse to fix it because the car has 222,000 miles on it. This…
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