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Mercedes-Benz C450 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C450 since 2016, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by wheels and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
5
Worst year
2016
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2016-2017

Mercedes-Benz C450 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz C450 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz C450 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz C450 complaints by model year

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

20162017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz C450 problems

All model years combined.

  • Wheels
    6
  • Electrical
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Visibility
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Transmission
    1

Mercedes-Benz C450 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017933Visibility10
20167216Wheels39,00050

Recalls 5

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Mercedes-Benz C450 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 C450

What years of the Mercedes-Benz C450 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz C450 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz C450?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz C450?

Wheels, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and body (4).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C450 have?

5 recalls between 2016 and 2017. The 2016 model year has the most, with 5.

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