1997 Mercedes Benz C Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Class years
- Not enough data 13th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz C Class. That ranks 13th out of 14 C Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 249,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz C Class problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 249,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 249,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 144,431 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 249,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz C Class.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving vehicle down the highway traveling at normal speeds. All of a sudden car began backfiring and speed dropped from 65 mph to 30 mph. The car would not accelerate and began to backfire more. Temp went up and car started smoking. Pulled over to check on car and it never restarted again…
My mercedes 1997 c-280, purchased from the mercedes dealer, has exhibited several inherent design issues. The issue that is the greatest safety issue is the constant deterioration/destruction under normal use of the upper control arm bushings, every 50,000 miles or so, which is not normal for any…
While driving vehicle abruptly shuts down without warning, causing vehicle to lose all power. Dealer cannot identify the cause. Transmission locked up after 80000 miles. *ak *ts
Other Mercedes Benz C Class years
← 1996 C Class · 1998 C Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 C Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 C Class | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 C Class | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 C Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 C Class | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 C Class | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 C Class | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 C Class | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 C Class | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 C Class | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 C Class | 49 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz C Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz C Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Class model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.