Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-14 | 17V177000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 51 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | ESL emulator is bad. Keeps no crank Steering lock Also sunroof water spouts are not working as they should they do no… |
| 2025-10-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it would pass emissions a… |
| 2025-04-19 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Hola a todos. hace 3 meses compre un mercedes benz c250 año 2012 en argentina. A eso de tener un mes el auto salí a la … |
| 2025-03-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was an abnorma… |
| 2025-01-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shudd… |
| 2024-11-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal… |
| 2024-11-15 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while the independent mechanic was performing an oil cha… |
| 2024-10-24 | AIR BAGS | No | 1 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the front passenger's side ai… |
| 2024-10-24 | AIR BAGS | No | 1 | I was driving in a parking lot and suddenly my air bag deployed for no reason I did not hit anyone or get hit for the a… |
| 2024-09-18 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | HIGH pressure fuel pump malfunctions Yes it is available for inspection The car was put in limb mode when at high spee… |
| 2024-09-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving 25 MH, the check engine warning light illu… |
| 2024-08-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound … |
| 2024-04-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My wife and the kids we're stranded for hours because of the ESL systems lock the steering wheel and did not allow the … |
| 2023-09-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | Mercedes has had an issue with the steering lock for years and continue to not fix the issue. My vehicle would not turn… |
| 2023-05-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Rear passenger side brake lights and turn signal stopped working due to ground wire burning out post. Ground wire seem… |
| 2023-02-24 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Car violently shakes |
| 2023-02-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was told this from a BENZ dealer. There was a warranty extension on this VIN: [XXX] that ended on 03/02/2023 which,… |
| 2023-01-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | UNKNOWN: Transmission malfunction on the computer for the car. Seems like a sensor problem |
| 2022-12-23 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | "Front Right Malfunction Service Required." Recently purchased vehicle, dealer performed recalibration before sale (err… |
| 2022-12-05 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Our garage housed C250 4d SDN year 2013 had its service B performed 12-5-22 and revealed rust on Chassis. Was informed … |
| 2022-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER breakdown with only 70k miles on engine. Dealership asking for 6k for repair as extended warranty exp… |
| 2022-10-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear subframe rusted through. This is a safety issue. The driver side is rusted through but not other. This a design fl… |
| 2022-09-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The glue that suppose to make sure my windshield is secure is no longer secure. The windshield moves as I am driving. I… |
| 2022-08-02 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | intermittently the idle will vibrate the car and acceleration will quit and sputter. Very dangerous in many conditions.… |
| 2022-07-31 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The interior driver side door handle broke and I was trapped inside my vehicle. Upon checking with the local Mercedes-B… |
| 2022-07-11 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKTA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DIFFICU… |
| 2022-07-11 | ENGINE | No | 2 | The components of the engine being the camshaft adjusters, timing guide, timing chain, valves and pistons that all work… |
| 2022-05-07 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the driver’s side air… |
| 2022-04-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The door handle on the driver side stopped opening. I believe it became broken on the inside. Upon researching it I fou… |
| 2022-03-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The camshaft adjuster failed on my vehicle and created start up issues and had to be replaced at 123K miles. While not … |
| 2022-02-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | News Channel Update | Warranty Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Spring… |
| 2022-02-05 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertent… |
| 2021-11-03 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | over the last week I noticed a strong gas smell outside the car as I walk around in the back I check the gas cap and it… |
| 2021-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | MB have 51 000 miles at 1300 rpm acceleration getting rattling noise, just started two week. |
| 2021-08-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | As I sat in my vehicle waiting for the traffic light. I felt a sudden hit on my head. At that moment I was confused, an… |
| 2021-08-20 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | High pressure fuel pump failure causes unsafe driving conditions |
| 2021-07-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was told by the Mercedes Benz service center I take my car to that the timing chain and cam adjusters failed. I have … |
| 2021-04-14 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | DRIVING VEHICLE NORMALLY AND TURN THE WHEEL AND HEAR CLICKING SOUND FROM AROUND STEERING WHEEL. FRONT, DRIVERS AIR BAG… |
| 2021-01-15 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I HAVE SEVERAL SAFTEY RECALLS AND PERFORMANCE RECALLS. RIGHT NOW MY CAR IS NOT OPERABLE DUE TO THESE RECALLS. THERE I… |
| 2020-12-28 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I10 I WAS DOING 65 MPH I TRY TO PASS A CAR SO I ACCELERATED THE CAR BUT THE CAR WAS NOT GE… |
| 2020-11-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | ELV LOCK FAILURE ON THE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, VEHICLE DISABLED |
| 2020-10-25 | SEATS | No | 0 | II WAS DRIVING AND CAR STEERING WHEEL GET STUCK DID NOT MOVE UP AND DOWN AND ALSO FRONT RIGHT SEAT DID NOT MOVE. |
| 2020-10-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I WAS ON THE 99 FREEWAY DRIVING NORMAL SPEED AND HIT BRAKES TO TAKE THE DENAIR EXIT. THE CAR SPED UP! LIKE TURBO POWER!… |
| 2020-10-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 1 | AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED ONCE THEY CAR WAS TURN ON, AS I SHIFTED TO REVERSE TO BACK AWAY FROM A PARKING SPOT, AIRBAG DEPLOYE… |
| 2020-08-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | CAR LOST POWER, DIDN'T OVERHEAT. FOUND OUT THE TENSION AND TIMING AND HEADS NEED REPLACING AFTER 89,000 MILES |
| 2020-08-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | ENGINE START NOCKING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPED ,TOOK IT TO MERCEDES DEALER , OVER 10000.00 TO FIX IT , CAM SHAFT A… |
| 2020-07-18 | STEERING | No | 1 | SLICING MY HAND OPEN ON MY STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED. I WAS AT THE CAR WASH THE CAR WAS SITTING STILL, T… |
| 2020-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING AROUND 70 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER AND START SHAKING ACTING LIKE IT… |
| 2020-06-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES BENZ OF OKLAHOMA CITY (14240 B… |
| 2020-05-20 | SEATS | No | 0 | UNDER HEAVY BRAKING FOR A VEHICLE THAT INADVERTENTLY PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME MY DRIVERS SEAT APPEARED TO TORQUE TO TH… |