Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mercedes-Benz C250, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 - 241 complaints in its first 8 years (278 to date)
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 - 234 complaints in its first 8 years (272 to date)
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 - 136 complaints in its first 8 years (163 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 - 136 complaints in its first 8 years (163 to date)
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 - 234 complaints in its first 8 years (272 to date)
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 - 241 complaints in its first 8 years (278 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 | 163 | 136 | 5 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 | 278 | 241 | 7 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 | 272 | 234 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V638000 | 2012-2015 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio... |
| 20V298000 | 2012 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag... |
| 19V787000 | 2013-2015 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ... |
| 19V010000 | 2012-2015 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015... |
| 18V043000 | 2013 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550... |
| 17V627000 | 2012-2015 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic,... |
| 17V252000 | 2013-2014 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe... |
| 17V177000 | 2013 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300... |
| 17V017000 | 2012 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350... |