https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz C350. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:39:07 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2164503 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side interior door latch detached. The contact had to reach through the front driver’s side window to open the front driver's side door using the exterior door handle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. A dealer was contacted and informed the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2130336 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware of an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and turned off. While the vehicle was started, the contact became aware of an abnormal rattling sound. In addition, the check en https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2124930 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag and the driver’s side air bag malfunction service required warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failu https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2091402 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has lost its ability to be driven. Car alarm has gone of a multitude of times at different hours of day and night. Finally we were told that the steering column needs to be replaced. According to tow truck driver, Auto lock person, this is common from the 300 series of Mercedes Benz. Obviously very costly. My car is worthless at this point. I believe that the Mercedes Benz should ha https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2062797 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The ESL system malfunction causes either steering lock or ignition switch to fail resulting in a failure to start the vehicle creating safety issues and a failure to reach safe destination. This problem is reported to be an extremely common issue in the Mercedes Benz W204 C-Class models. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2062798 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The ESL system malfunction causes either steering lock or ignition switch to fail resulting in a failure to start the vehicle creating safety issues and a failure to reach safe destination. This problem is reported to be an extremely common issue in the Mercedes Benz W204 C-Class models. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2029138 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong smell of fuel around the exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the fuel odor was extremely strong, and the contact could not wind the windows down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dea https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-2022476 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rear brake lines corroded leading to loss of brake fluid while on the road. My at the time 4 year old son and I were in the car (I was the driver). This was in December of 2022 so almost two years ago. Earlier that year, MB dealership warned me about rear sub frame being corroded, too, but the cost of repairs ($7,000) were out of reach. There were no warning signs the day brake line started leaki https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1995481 Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 1. the component that failed was the front stationary sunroof panel, and what failed on it was the adhesive which leads to it leaking water, and the potential of even falling off while driving 2. it could lead to falling off on the highway which could lead to damages to it or other vehicles around it 3. Unknown 4. Yes it was inspected at a nearby dealer ship in which they stated that the glue was https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1968547 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT My car has been identified as having the subframe corrosion issue and is on the list by date and model, but Mercedes Benz will not honor the warranty because my car's VIN is not on their list. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1931122 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT I was driving my vehicle when the transmission started shifting erratically. The shifts were not smooth but hard and the car was shuddering. Yes the vehicle is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others were at risk due to the erratic behavior of the vehicle and how it affected my ability to focus on driving safely. Yes my vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer and the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1926618 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT All of a sudden, the car would not start and inserting the key and turning doesn't do anything. Turns out that like many other folks, the Electronic Steering Lock module is faulty and preventing the car from starting. Found out that only the dealer can fix it and mercedes provides the replacement part. The cost is unaffordable at $2200 from the dealer and the part is back ordered and won't be avai https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1926619 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT All of a sudden, the car would not start and inserting the key and turning doesn't do anything. Turns out that like many other folks, the Electronic Steering Lock module is faulty and preventing the car from starting. Found out that only the dealer can fix it and mercedes provides the replacement part. The cost is unaffordable at $2200 from the dealer and the part is back ordered and won't be avai https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1908462 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Total shutdown of complete system…brakes, steering and engine at around 25-to 30 MPH. No warning. Happened two times…once before M-B service and once after service for problem. It checked out OK from dealership months before only to have it happen again. Was lucky to avoid a crash both times. Sold to dealership. Wrote my safety concerns for a new owner to local dealership and corporate. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1908463 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Total shutdown of complete system…brakes, steering and engine at around 25-to 30 MPH. No warning. Happened two times…once before M-B service and once after service for problem. It checked out OK from dealership months before only to have it happen again. Was lucky to avoid a crash both times. Sold to dealership. Wrote my safety concerns for a new owner to local dealership and corporate. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1908464 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Total shutdown of complete system…brakes, steering and engine at around 25-to 30 MPH. No warning. Happened two times…once before M-B service and once after service for problem. It checked out OK from dealership months before only to have it happen again. Was lucky to avoid a crash both times. Sold to dealership. Wrote my safety concerns for a new owner to local dealership and corporate. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1901297 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The interior driver door handle failed during normal use. The cable attachment eyelet broke off, preventing the interior door handle from opening the door. This is a safety issue because it prevents occupants from exiting the vehicle quickly during an emergency situation. When this failure occurs, occupants must roll down the window and operate the exterior door handle, or crawl to another seat an https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1896327 Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The interior door handles are not engineered correctly and break easily. I have had to replace mine 3 time at $1000 every time it breaks. This is a big Safety Hazard should I have to exit the vehicle for any type of emergency. It can also put people in harms way as most people due not have $1000 on hand to dump out every time one of these handles break and would have to wait conciderable time befo https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1883328 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-350 4matic. Brake fluid and Brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the service technician advised the brake lines to the rear tries were rusted and had to be replaced . The vehicle was repaired at a estimated cost of $2,900. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. we were advised that the car is a hazard to drive until repaired https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1876985 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle restarted with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket and various other unknown components needed t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1876986 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle restarted with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket and various other unknown components needed t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1876149 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT My car’s left side rear subframe is cracked due to corrosion. I started hearing a weird noise a week ago, and my car suddenly veered to the left side when I pressed the brake. I almost crashed my car because the car moved to the left of the yellow line on the road. I searched about this issue on Google and found that many C-Class owners (W204 generation) are experiencing the same issue due to the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1876150 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT My car’s left side rear subframe is cracked due to corrosion. I started hearing a weird noise a week ago, and my car suddenly veered to the left side when I pressed the brake. I almost crashed my car because the car moved to the left of the yellow line on the road. I searched about this issue on Google and found that many C-Class owners (W204 generation) are experiencing the same issue due to the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1858863 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT -The rear subframe rusted through and broke. This made the vehicle extremely unsafe to drive. Braking caused the vehicle to veer right and was unsafe to stop. -Both a Mercedes dealership service center and an independent service center confirmed and verified the issue. -The part was inspected by the Mercedes dealership service center and the independent service center. -There were no warning li https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1857679 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, she attempted to restart the vehicle, but the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the next day the vehicle started; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the speedometer started t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1857680 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, she attempted to restart the vehicle, but the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the next day the vehicle started; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the speedometer started t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1847821 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT There was a recall on airbags on this model the C350 2011 and the airbag is now back on https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1837517 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start-up. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle Electronic Steering Lock failure. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1834125 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, he noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact stated as he entered the vehicle, he could still smell the strong gasoline odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly and the fuel filter needed to be replaced. The vehi https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c350#complaint-1832531 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The frame is literally rotting from the inside out. Apparently this is a very common problem with Toyota 4 runners. This should have been recalled and fixed by Toyota like they did with the Tacoma and sequoias.