Mercedes Benz C190 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 3, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz C190, across 1 model years (2016–2016). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Mercedes Benz C190 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No C190 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2016 C190: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Mercedes Benz C190 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering110

All Mercedes Benz C190 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2016 C19010—Steering

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes Benz C190 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz C190?

Steering, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz C190 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.