Mercedes Benz C Class years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz C Class stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz C Class years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz C Class complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz C Class problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical93
- Engine26
- Fuel system16
- Transmission15
- Tires12
- Suspension11
- Lights11
- Airbags11
- Seats10
- Brakes9
- Acceleration9
- Visibility6
Mercedes Benz C Class problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 69 | 13 | Electrical | 48,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 82 | 9 | Tires | 5,100 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 89 | 5 | Seats | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | 64 | 15 | Engine | 21,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 82 | 9 | Electrical | 32,073 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 45 | 30 | Electrical | 65,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 72 | 14 | Electrical | 72,193 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 8 | Acceleration | 58,800 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1999 | - | 7 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 6 | Suspension | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 6 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 49 | Electrical | 107,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1994 | - | 15 | Electrical | 122,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Mercedes Benz C Class
What years of the Mercedes Benz C Class should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz C Class has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz C Class?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz C Class?
Electrical, with 93 complaints across all years, followed by engine (26) and fuel system (16).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz C Class have?
6 recalls between 1991 and 2012. The 2006 model year has the most, with 2.
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