Mercedes-Benz C350 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz C350 (2006–2015).

Complaints
44
Recalls
18
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz C350 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz C350 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 C35020004Airbags
2014 C35070004Airbags
2013 C35070006Engine
2012 C35070005Airbags
2011 C35030004Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 C35031024Body & Structure
2009 C35040007Brakes
2008 C35090006Electrical System
2007 C35000005—
2006 C35020005Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Mercedes-Benz C350 problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    10 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Suspension
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C350 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz C350 recalls

  • Recall 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V954000Dec 23, 2022131,653 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V168000Mar 18, 202222 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V638000Aug 13, 2021205 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V196000Mar 19, 202111,356 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V298000May 22, 2020640 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V918000Dec 20, 2019747,928 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V010000Jan 9, 2019288,779 vehiclesModel years 2010–2015

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V043000Jan 10, 2018132,167 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 17V252000Apr 12, 2017168 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2009

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 17V017000Jan 10, 2017104,119 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V363000May 26, 2016258,163 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V711000Oct 27, 2015127,504 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

  • Recall 14V177000Apr 11, 2014252,867 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology