Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ C320 · model year
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C320
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007MERCEDES-BENZC320 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 C320 is power train with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2007 C320. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140331FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND SEAL WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,610.
Mileage: 55,600
20130214POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE DESPITE THE CONTACT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL PLATE INTERNAL SPEED SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION BEING REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Mileage: 64,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 have?▼
The 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C320?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.