Mercedes-Benz C350E Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz C350E, across 5 model years (2016–2020). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Mercedes-Benz C350E years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No C350E model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 C350E: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2017 C350E: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2018 C350E: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz C350E problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz C350E model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 C350E | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2019 C350E | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 C350E | 2 | 5 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 C350E | 5 | 4 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 C350E | 6 | 5 | — | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz C350E years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (6), 2017 (5), 2018 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz C350E?
Engine, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C350E have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.