https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz C200. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:48:53 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2170513 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have been informed by my dealer's service unit that the rear subframe of my car (2015 Mercedes C class) is rusted with holes. My understanding is that this can affect the integrity of the structure and cause problems while driving. According to your website [XXX] ) , this should be covered under a warranty extension. However, Mercedes says that my car is not, and to fill out this form if I bel https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2169220 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned? The low-pressure fuel feed line (Part No. 274-070-35-00) and its associated clamps connected to the high-pressure fuel pump. Availability: State: The defective hose is currently on the vehicle and is available for inspection. If the repair proceeds, I request the dealership to retain the failed part for my inspection. 2. How was your safety or https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2167903 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Strong gas odor coming from vent when heat and AC is on. Odor was causing dizziness and had to drive with window open or vent off. When opening the hood gas odor was also present. Brought to the mechanic and found fuel lines leaking. Went online and found out this is a very coming problem. I had to spend $657. to repair. Mechanic stated Mercedes issued a service bulletin but not a recall. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2163298 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purchased this car in September 2024 for our [XXX] son. Upon inspection at our local Mercedes Dealership on December 1, 2025, we were informed that the rear subframe should be immediately replaced as there is a rusted hole in the subframe, "compromising the structural integrity of the rear of the vehicle." We were informed that the prior bulletin issued for 2010-2014 C-Class models did not inclu https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2153635 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I took my car for service and they found a rusted rear subframe, with a small hole in it. I was informed that the car was not safe for my annual trip from NJ to FL (about 1000 miles). I was also told that this defect was a recall for cars through 2014. My car is a 2015 and I have the same defective part - which is supposed to be manufactured with rustproof material. I am requesting that this c https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2153231 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car suddenly glitched and locked itself—with my dog, my purse, my phone, everything—inside on an extremely hot day. There was no one around, and it was terrifying. I had opened the passenger door for my dog to climb in, and as I walked around to the driver’s side, the doors somehow locked on their own. Panic set in immediately. My dog, my phone, and my purse were all inside, and I had no way t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2153232 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car suddenly glitched and locked itself—with my dog, my purse, my phone, everything—inside on an extremely hot day. There was no one around, and it was terrifying. I had opened the passenger door for my dog to climb in, and as I walked around to the driver’s side, the doors somehow locked on their own. Panic set in immediately. My dog, my phone, and my purse were all inside, and I had no way t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2153233 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car suddenly glitched and locked itself—with my dog, my purse, my phone, everything—inside on an extremely hot day. There was no one around, and it was terrifying. I had opened the passenger door for my dog to climb in, and as I walked around to the driver’s side, the doors somehow locked on their own. Panic set in immediately. My dog, my phone, and my purse were all inside, and I had no way t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2152370 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car’s rear subframe was so badly disintegrated due to severe corrosion. It made the driving so dangerous when braking and nearly caused an head-on collision. I have reported this issue under tracking number 11701609 and would like to provide pictures on the corrosion issue. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-2152040 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My wife first noticed loud noise from the back of the car when braking. Subsequently, when I drove it one day after, the car lost balance and nearly went into the opposite direction of the road on a two-lane street. The MB dealership later confirmed the problem was a severely corroded rear subframe that needs to be repaired at very significant expense. This is a serious safety issue that could hav https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c200#complaint-1438553 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) MERCEDES-BENZ C200. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (HENDRICK MOTORS OF CHARLOTTE MERCEDES-BENZ, 5201 EAST INDEPENDENCE BL