2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C204 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204. That ranks 4th out of 4 C204 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 105,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 C204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204.
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.
On thursday, february 27, 2020 my vehicle was not starting in order to take me home at 9:40 pm. Due to the failure of the esl in the steering column i am now forced to wait here until a tow truck comes. I do not feel safe in this location and wish my vehicle would start knowing that it has the…
The esl steering lock malfunctioned. This causes the car not to start. I had the airbags replaced due to recall about 3 week sales earlier. The car was working properly the day before and the next morning the car won't start and a message comes up about removing the key.
Other Mercedes-Benz C204 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C204 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.