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Mercedes-Benz C400 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C400 since 2015, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2015 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
8
Worst year
2015
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2015-2015

Mercedes-Benz C400 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz C400 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz C400 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz C400 complaints by model year

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

2015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz C400 problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    6
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes-Benz C400 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20156910Body74,00080

Recalls 8

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Mercedes-Benz C400 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 C400

What years of the Mercedes-Benz C400 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz C400 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz C400?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz C400?

Body, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (1) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C400 have?

8 recalls between 2015 and 2015. The 2015 model year has the most, with 8.

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