2010 Mercedes Benz C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes Benz C. That ranks 4th out of 5 C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 1,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2010 Mercedes Benz C recalls (1)
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Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Problem: Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
Risk: Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on october 31, 2010. 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2010 mercedes benz c lass. Letter from congressman wolf on behalf of constituent regarding problems with her 2010 mercedes brought frm specll out hbl of tysons corner on july 2010; respond to herndon office, attn: judy mccary *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would not shift into any gear. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes Benz C?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.