https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz C250. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:48:17 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2174883 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT my car overheats badly and shakes and it is starting to smoke from the hood in snowy conditions https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2172687 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ESL emulator is bad. Keeps no crank Steering lock Also sunroof water spouts are not working as they should they do no open to release water. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2150920 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-250. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag was visible through the seat and was able to be moved manually. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V010000 (Air Bags); however, the V https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2145139 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it would pass emissions after only a simple minor fix. After I took possession, the check engine light came on. The car began running rough and showing hesitation. A scan immediately showed a camshaft position sensor fault, cylinder misfire, lean fuel condition, and oxygen sensor/emissions faults. I was a https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2145140 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it would pass emissions after only a simple minor fix. After I took possession, the check engine light came on. The car began running rough and showing hesitation. A scan immediately showed a camshaft position sensor fault, cylinder misfire, lean fuel condition, and oxygen sensor/emissions faults. I was a https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2145141 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it would pass emissions after only a simple minor fix. After I took possession, the check engine light came on. The car began running rough and showing hesitation. A scan immediately showed a camshaft position sensor fault, cylinder misfire, lean fuel condition, and oxygen sensor/emissions faults. I was a https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2134561 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was coming off the freeway on 9/25/25, and when I pressed on the breaks they completely locked up and would not break at all. The car turned off, no warning lights nothing, and I continued to hit the break and the car would not stop, then all of a sudden it came to a stop almost colliding within inches of hitting the Semi-Truck in front of me. This is the second time in one year that this has https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2134562 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was coming off the freeway on 9/25/25, and when I pressed on the breaks they completely locked up and would not break at all. The car turned off, no warning lights nothing, and I continued to hit the break and the car would not stop, then all of a sudden it came to a stop almost colliding within inches of hitting the Semi-Truck in front of me. This is the second time in one year that this has https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2132054 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The "ESL Module" in this model is designed to unlock the steering and ignition when the vehicle key's passcode matches, using a small, mechanical motor with significantly poor durability. The problem is that this motor's failure is unpredictable, and many users of this model have been stranded and unable to start their vehicles due to the motor's lifespan ending. Even when the car is painstakingly https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2130303 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT -The steering wheel and brake locked up and became unusable while driving at approximately 75mph. Cruise control was enabled for a few miles (maybe 2) and disabled after. Around 5 minutes after disabling, the car began to surge between acceleration and deceleration drastically on its own. All of the dashboard lights that come on when the key is initially inserted came on at once while engine was o https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2130304 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT -The steering wheel and brake locked up and became unusable while driving at approximately 75mph. Cruise control was enabled for a few miles (maybe 2) and disabled after. Around 5 minutes after disabling, the car began to surge between acceleration and deceleration drastically on its own. All of the dashboard lights that come on when the key is initially inserted came on at once while engine was o https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2130305 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT -The steering wheel and brake locked up and became unusable while driving at approximately 75mph. Cruise control was enabled for a few miles (maybe 2) and disabled after. Around 5 minutes after disabling, the car began to surge between acceleration and deceleration drastically on its own. All of the dashboard lights that come on when the key is initially inserted came on at once while engine was o https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2122077 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V252000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the recall repair was completed in 2018. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The contact deactivated the push start button and attempted to start the vehicle with the key whoever, https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2121514 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the rattling sound continued, and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was towed to the res https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2108597 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT My Mercedes Benz 2014 W204 C250 initially had a noise during startup. The startup noise became louder and now my car does not start. Also, the check engine light indicate a cam shaft position sensor error. Looking online it appears that my problem is exactly like the problem described in a NHTSA report on 2012-2015 W204 and W172 vehicles(C250 and SLK250) equipped with the M271 engine. I would lik https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2107188 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The ESL has failed and it has happened in a lot of these cars.i was unable to move my steering wheel. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2105722 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was significantly stiff, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that upon standing on the brake pedal, the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2099900 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The model/year Mercedes-Benz are well known for experiencing this/these particular issues. My research has shown that these year/make/model vehicles are experiencing the same type of mechanical failures nationwide. The issues all relatively begin around 75,000 miles. I've only had my car 3 years putting 30000 on it hardly driven/cared for **Issue Found:** Oil was leaking onto the ignition coil https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2099901 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The model/year Mercedes-Benz are well known for experiencing this/these particular issues. My research has shown that these year/make/model vehicles are experiencing the same type of mechanical failures nationwide. The issues all relatively begin around 75,000 miles. I've only had my car 3 years putting 30000 on it hardly driven/cared for **Issue Found:** Oil was leaking onto the ignition coil https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2099902 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The model/year Mercedes-Benz are well known for experiencing this/these particular issues. My research has shown that these year/make/model vehicles are experiencing the same type of mechanical failures nationwide. The issues all relatively begin around 75,000 miles. I've only had my car 3 years putting 30000 on it hardly driven/cared for **Issue Found:** Oil was leaking onto the ignition coil https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2088684 Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT News Channel Update | Warranty Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 IMPORTANT EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz Model 204 and 172 vehicles (C250 and SLK250), the warranty on the ca https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2084706 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hola a todos. hace 3 meses compre un mercedes benz c250 año 2012 en argentina. A eso de tener un mes el auto salí a la ruta. (Acá en argentina es muy normal que las rutas sean de un solo carril y doble mano, por lo que hacer un adelantamiento tiene que ser una maniobra muy precisa). Al querer acelerar mi auto a fondo se me cortó la aceleración bruscamente. Perdió la potencia y me encendió la luz a https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2082819 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound and a metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact slowed down and stopped the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and heard the same abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminat https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2080386 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Check Engine and High Pressure Fuel Pump warning lights was illuminated. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact did research and was made aware of an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle w https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2080387 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Check Engine and High Pressure Fuel Pump warning lights was illuminated. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact did research and was made aware of an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle w https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2079785 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was told this from a BENZ dealer. There was a warranty extension on this VIN: [XXX] that ended on 03/02/2023 which, had to do with adjustment units for the camshafts. Nothing we could assist with goodwill on this due to the age of vehicle. This is NOT fair and I’m experimenting this exact process and Mercedes Benz does not want to take responsibility and get this fixed for me. Now my vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2079786 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was told this from a BENZ dealer. There was a warranty extension on this VIN: [XXX] that ended on 03/02/2023 which, had to do with adjustment units for the camshafts. Nothing we could assist with goodwill on this due to the age of vehicle. This is NOT fair and I’m experimenting this exact process and Mercedes Benz does not want to take responsibility and get this fixed for me. Now my vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2079787 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was told this from a BENZ dealer. There was a warranty extension on this VIN: [XXX] that ended on 03/02/2023 which, had to do with adjustment units for the camshafts. Nothing we could assist with goodwill on this due to the age of vehicle. This is NOT fair and I’m experimenting this exact process and Mercedes Benz does not want to take responsibility and get this fixed for me. Now my vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2059811 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. The car radio, blue-tooth, speakers, sound, car remote sound. Happened after a battery change by AAA - unsure if it's related. CUstomer service tried to resolve it - radio turns on, but nothing else works. 2. Doors won't unlock outside or inside - except passenegers side is open. 3. Accelerator acting strange - won't pick speed after 30, then 60 4. there was an air bag recal of this car a whil https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c250#complaint-2059812 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. The car radio, blue-tooth, speakers, sound, car remote sound. Happened after a battery change by AAA - unsure if it's related. CUstomer service tried to resolve it - radio turns on, but nothing else works. 2. Doors won't unlock outside or inside - except passenegers side is open. 3. Accelerator acting strange - won't pick speed after 30, then 60 4. there was an air bag recal of this car a whil