Mercedes-Benz C Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz C model year from 2009 using 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No C year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
14complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200914
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz C. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200914——TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median C year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz C problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2009
    429%
  • Lightsworst: 2009
    429%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2009
    321%
  • Steeringworst: 2009
    214%
  • Brakesworst: 2009
    214%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2009
    17%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2009
    17%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2009
    17%
  • Air bagsworst: 2009
    17%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2009
    17%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2009
    17%

Frequently asked questions

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

None of the Mercedes-Benz C years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz C problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (4), lights (4) and electrical system (3). Transmission complaints peak in the 2009 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz C had?

0 recalls across 2009.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.