2004 Mercedes Benz C Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Class years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class. That ranks 3rd out of 14 C Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 20% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% | 1,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 13% | 1 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 13% | 20,277 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain circumstances.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belts. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
I smelled strong vapors of gas inside my car and outside the area. I looked under car gas was pouring out from under fuel tank . Took it to ( towed that is) the shop find fuel tank was defective ! Found hole in the tank on the tab if that makes sense . The shop called around for safety recall and…
I have black mercedes c230 kompressor sports sedan 2004 model. Car was purchased brand new at mercedes authorized dealer. There is no modification made to this car and all the servicing done at mercedes authorized dealer since i bought this car. It had only 58000 miles. Last b servicing which…
2004 mercedes benz c- class wagon. Consumer writes in regards to defect that allows coolant to leak into the transmission, requiring replacement of the transmission, torque converter and radiator *tgw the consumer stated he was forced to spend over six thousand dollars to have the transmission…
Vehicle is a c 320 and was traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour when accident occurred, receiving significant front end collision by other vehicle and thereafter hitting a concrete street divider.driver received injuries to head,upper and lower body and legs.
I have a 2004 mercedes c230 compressor. Yesterday, i drove the vehicle home and afterwards left it parked. All of a sudden, there was smoke coming from the interior of the car. It engulfed the whole vehicle in smoke and damaged most of the interior. The fire investigator came ,and stated that it…
Other Mercedes Benz C Class years
← 2003 C Class · 2005 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 | 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 C Class | 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 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.