Mercedes-Benz C450 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz C450 (2016–2017). The 2016 C450 has the most serious complaints, most often about body & structure.

Complaints
13
Recalls
5
Model years
2
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

11201622017
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz C450 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.

Worst Mercedes-Benz C450 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 — 11 complaints; top problem: Body & Structure

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2017 (2 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz C450 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 C45020001Visibility & Wipers
2016 C450110005Body & Structure

Most common Mercedes-Benz C450 problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C450 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz C450 recalls

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2016

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

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2016

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

  • Recall 17V114000Feb 23, 2017307,629 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V087000Feb 16, 201653 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or 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