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Major Problems with Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mercedes-Benz C-Class model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the C-Class. Older C-Class vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Mercedes-Benz C-Class Problems

AIR BAGS
1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class December 28, 2006 Victims: 2 Mileage: 52000 miles

Merc. benz 1999 c230 compressor, the car rolled over three times but none of the air bags deployed. *nm

AIR BAGS
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class July 28, 2009 Victims: 1 Mileage: 20000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. the contact stated while driving 15 mph the vehicle in front of him suddenly stopped causing him to crash into the rear of the vehicle. the passenger seat belt did not hold the passenger in the front seat which caused her head to hit the windshield. both the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. the passenger was taken to the hospital for a head injury. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed by the insurance company. the manufacturer was not contacted. ...

HEAD RESTRAINT
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class April 16, 2006 Victims: 1 Mileage: 3800 miles

The mercedes clk350 vin [xxx]- the passenger seat and driver seat when released to allow a rear passenger out of the car causes the head rest to automatically descend and can trap the rear occupants hand in place as it did with a 10 year child in my car. the control to raise the headrest is disabled when the seat is in this position thereby not allowing any method to release the trapped hand. i spoke with mercedes this morning and they acknowledge that this is how it is designed and there is nothing wrong with it but would tell ...

What is the most common problem with Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Overall the worst problem with Mercedes-Benz C-Class relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific C-Class years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11 TIRES 6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4 SUSPENSION 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 FRONTAL 4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 AIR BAGS 3 SEATS 3 AIR CONDITIONER 2 STRUCTURE 2 POWER TRAIN 2 ENGINE 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 TREAD/BELT 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SIDEWALL 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 EQUIPMENT 1 SEAT BELTS 1 WIRING 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 WHEELS 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 HEADLIGHTS 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 MOTOR 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 POWER ADJUST 1 EXTERIOR 1 RIM 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 LABELS 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1
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