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Mercedes Benz C350 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 238 complaints about the Mercedes Benz C350 since 2006, and 12 recalls have been issued. The 2008 model year has 144 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and airbags problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2008
Owner complaints
238
Recalls
12
Worst year
2008
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2006-2009

Mercedes Benz C350 years to avoid

More than twice the C350's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Mercedes Benz C350 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz C350 complaints by model year

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

2006200720082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz C350 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    79
  • Electrical
    70
  • Steering
    52
  • Lights
    44
  • Fuel system
    20
  • Engine
    19
  • Transmission
    5
  • Brakes
    5
  • Body
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Seats
    3

Most reported problems on the Mercedes Benz C350

Airbag light 16

Mercedes Benz C350 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20097065Airbags60,00071
200842144Electrical70,00063Avoid
2007926Fuel system90,80050
20068023Fuel system72,00050

Recalls 12

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Mercedes Benz C350 warranty extensions

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

Questions about the Mercedes Benz C350

What years of the Mercedes Benz C350 should you avoid?

2008. It has more than twice the Mercedes Benz C350's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 144, mostly about electrical and airbags.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz C350?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz C350?

Airbags, with 79 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (70) and steering (52).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz C350 have?

12 recalls between 2006 and 2009. The 2009 model year has the most, with 7.

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