2008 Mercedes Benz C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz C. That ranks 3rd out of 5 C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 85,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes Benz C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Mercedes Benz C recalls (1)
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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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of rear lighting assembly (EA13008) — opened Dec 20, 2013, closed May 12, 2014, led to recall 14V177000.
- Loss of rear tail light functionality (PE13026) — opened Jul 11, 2013, closed Dec 30, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving home from work, a warning msg came up for me to check the left tail and brake lights. I got home and checked the lights on the left side and none of them were working. I had these checked and was going to replace the bulbs. Was told replacing the bulbs was not going to take care of…
I have received multiple warning signals indicating that my tail lights and turning lights have failed. I initially thought my bulbs were blown but i thought it was strange that all of them would blow at one time. Upon checking the panel in the trunk i noticed that the wires looked like they were…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz C?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mercedes Benz C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.