2005 Mercedes Benz C Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Class years
- Not enough data 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz C Class. That ranks 12th out of 14 C Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 48,140 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 48,140 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 40% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 20% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 72,280 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. Depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
Fix: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Air bags
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with sport model steering wheels fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in certain low risk air bag deployment tests conducted by nhtsa, using an out-of-position unbelted 5th percentile female crash test dummy, irregularities were demonstrated indicating that occupants may not be properly protected in a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries.
Fix: Dealers will install a new air bag inflator module free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may 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.
Driver's side seat back, left bolster, started to smoke and burned a dime size hole in the leather seat cover. Driver's seat heat was on at the time. Turning the seat heat off seems to have solved the problem temporarily. Suspect short in seat heat wiring. Potential fire hazard! *tr
While driving experienced sudden loss of power. Engine would rev normally but vehicle acted as if in neutral. I was able to move over to side of freeway safely. Placed car in park and then shifted back into drive, and car behaved normally. After doing research, i have discovered that this is a…
Seat control module failure. 2 modules per car, 1 for passenger seat, and 1 for driver seat fail. The defective seat control module unit will deplete the cars battery overnight resulting in a no-start condition the following day. A new battery, or a jump start, will get the car going again. The…
A o-ring connected to the transmission started leaking out transmission fluid after my wife drove the car in the snow, the back tires had some traction problem due to the wet snow earlier. Once the car reached home, transmission oil was dripping onto the garage floor. The car has less than 25k on…
I received a notice in april that my car was recalled because of air bag safety issues. Mercedes has not rectified the situation. *jb
Other Mercedes Benz C Class years
← 2004 C Class · 2006 C Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 C Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 C Class | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 C Class | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 | 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 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 2005 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Owners most often report power train, seats, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.