Mercedes-Benz C350 Problems by Year
Mercedes-Benz C350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C350 year: 2008, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 C350: 144 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2009 C350: 65 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2012 C350: 35 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 C350: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2020 C350: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 C350: 6 complaints, 5 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 C350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 159 | 10 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 76 | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 56 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 25 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| Power Train | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mercedes-Benz C350 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: electrical system (53) · air bags (52)
All Mercedes-Benz C350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 C350 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2017 C350 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 C350 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2015 C350 | 6 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 C350 | 13 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 C350 | 21 | 6 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 C350 | 35 | 5 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 C350 | 26 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 C350 | 18 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 C350 | 65 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 C350 | 144 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 C350 | 6 | 5 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 C350 | 23 | 5 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz C350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (144), 2009 (65) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C350 year. 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 C350?
Air Bags, with 159 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C350 have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.