2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C180 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180. That is the most of any C180 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 73,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180.
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.
Problem started to become apparent when the car begins to move from a stop. A clunking sound was heard near the rear right wheel of the vehicle. Issue became more prominent on the highway. When braking at speeds over 40mph the rear end would waver and the car would start to fishtail. The problem…
Abs light was fixed, byt light is back on
It was my iphone that got hacked first, there were these heat lasers started to target me, one day i was sleeping in my car, the car was parked in a parking garage, the car was turned off and all of a sudden the car just started defrosting. Yes, my defrosts came on and my windows begin to fog up…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C180 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.