2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C450 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 9 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:starter assembly; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.
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.
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.
The glass on the panoramic sunroof exploded/shattered under normal driving conditions. It was raining but not too heavy. It didnât appear that anything hit the glass and no potholes were hit. It seemed to be due to pressure or temperature which caused the explosion which sounded like a loud…
- windshield, and I had Satellite repair it through an insurance claim because it was urgent for my safety. - the windshield and its adhesive never bonded together making the windshield structurally unsafe and if I would have gotten into an accident then my vehicles airbags would have not deployed…
5 months after recieveing the car i was on the highway and my front passanger side tire air presuure indicator went off. I pulled off the highway and put a "fix a flat" in the tire thinking i ran over a nail. The tire went low again so i drove to the local mercedes benz dealership where they…
Other Mercedes-Benz C450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 C450 | 16 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450?
Owners most often report unknown or other, visibility/wiper, wheels problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C450 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.