Mercedes-Benz C250 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes-Benz C250 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz C250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2016	95	1	Airbags		0	0
2015	83	12	Airbags		4	2
2014	69	164	Airbags	50,000	5	14
2013	50	278	Airbags	60,850	7	14
2012	54	272	Airbags	60,000	5	3

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Oct 22, 2021 Warranty extension 2012-2015Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the...
May 17, 2021 Warranty extension 2012-2015Engine
Nov 9, 2020 Warranty extension 2012-2014Engine
Oct 29, 2020 Warranty extension 2012-2016Visibility/wiper

What years of the Mercedes-Benz C250 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz C250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz C250?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz C250?

Airbags, with 434 complaints across all years, followed by engine (135) and fuel system (58).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C250 have?

9 recalls between 2012 and 2016. The 2013 model year has the most, with 7.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.