2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2021 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C250 years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250. That ranks 5th out of 5 C250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz c250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Air Bags · received Mar 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11317840

Other Mercedes-Benz C250 years

← 2015 C250

YearComplaintsRecalls
201610
2015 C250124
2014 C2501635
2013 C2502787
2012 C2502725

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C250 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.