Mercedes-Benz C200 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz C200 model year from 2015 using 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No C200 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
31complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201531
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz C200. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201531——BodyLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median C200 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz C200 problems

  • Body & structureworst: 2015
    826%
  • Other / not specified
    826%
  • Suspensionworst: 2015
    826%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2015
    413%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2015
    310%
  • Air bagsworst: 2015
    26%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2015
    26%
  • Steeringworst: 2015
    26%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2015
    13%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz C200 should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz C200 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz C200 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (8), suspension (8) and fuel & propulsion system (4). Body complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz C200 had?

0 recalls across 2015.

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.