Mercedes Benz C320 years to avoid
More than twice the C320's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes Benz C320 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz C320 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 C320 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical72
- Seats46
- Engine26
- Lights16
- Fuel system16
- Airbags16
- Visibility14
- Transmission13
- Brakes13
- Steering9
- Driver assistance9
- Acceleration8
Most reported problems on the Mercedes Benz C320
Mercedes Benz C320 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 94 | 2 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 94 | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 73 | 15 | Engine | 105,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 74 | 15 | Fuel system | 69,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 57 | 22 | Electrical | 54,352 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 18 | 68 | Electrical | 72,000 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 22 | 63 | Electrical | 70,000 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Mercedes Benz C320
What years of the Mercedes Benz C320 should you avoid?
2001 and 2002. Each has more than twice the Mercedes Benz C320's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 68, mostly about electrical and seats.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz C320?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz C320?
Electrical, with 72 complaints across all years, followed by seats (46) and engine (26).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz C320 have?
4 recalls between 2001 and 2007. The 2005 model year has the most, with 4.
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