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Mercedes-Benz C-Class: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows106
model years2006–2023 (16)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
mercedes-benz.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2023 · 2022 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2006

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2023c300-2023-phantom-braking-fcaForward collision avoidance uncommanded brakingFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING112023-05 → 2026-06252026-08-20
2023c300-2023-panoramic-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER32024-08 → 2025-08252026-08-20
2023c300-2023-tire-sidewall-failureTire sidewall failure and abnormal wearTIRES:SIDEWALL32023-07 → 2024-09252026-08-20
2023c300-2023-electrical-multiple-faultsElectrical system multiple fault conditionsENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32023-09 → 2024-06252026-08-20
2023c300-2023-passenger-mirror-reverse-malfunctionPassenger side mirror position non-return from reverseVISIBILITY/WIPER12025-11 → 2025-11252026-08-20
2023c300-2023-engine-stall-water-pumpEngine stall and check engine light during operationENGINE12023-08 → 2023-08252026-08-20
2023c300-2023-rollaway-parkingVehicle rollaway while parked on gradePOWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES12024-03 → 2024-03252026-08-20
2022c300-2022-fuel-system-recall-remedy-delayFuel system recall remedy unavailabilityFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE72023-08 → 2025-11262026-08-21
2022c300-2022-center-screen-blackout-safety-featuresCenter screen blackout disabling safety featuresBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS52022-08 → 2025-03262026-08-21
2022c300-2022-active-brake-assist-erroneous-activationActive brake assist erroneous activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST32023-04 → 2026-01262026-08-21
2022c300-2022-electrical-recall-remedy-delayElectrical system recall remedy unavailabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM32022-10 → 2024-06262026-08-21
2022c300-2022-engine-acceleration-lossEngine power loss and acceleration failureENGINE22023-06 → 2026-06262026-08-21
2020c-class-2020-sunroof-roof-panel-detachPanoramic sunroof or roof panel detachment/shatteringSTRUCTURE, VISIBILITY62023-06 → 2025-08462026-08-29
2020c-class-2020-transmission-shifts-neutralTransmission drops into neutral while drivingPOWER TRAIN42023-02 → 2026-04462026-08-29
2020c-class-2020-power-trunk-unexpected-closePower trunk closing unexpectedly on occupantsSTRUCTURE32024-02 → 2026-08462026-08-29
2020c-class-2020-tire-wheel-failureTire belt separation and wheel rim crackingTIRES42022-07 → 2025-11462026-08-29
2020c-class-2020-cylinder-head-exhaust-valveCylinder head exhaust valve wear leading to engine failurePOWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32024-03 → 2026-02462026-08-29
2020c-class-2020-engine-stall-power-lossEngine stall or loss of acceleration from component faultsPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE72021-07 → 2026-04462026-08-29
2020c-class-2020-rearview-camera-sensor-failRearview camera or back-over sensor failureBACK OVER PREVENTION32022-06 → 2023-04462026-08-29
2020c-class-2020-airbag-system-defectAirbag system defect or unresolved recallAIR BAGS32020-05 → 2026-01462026-08-29
2019c-class-2019-sunroof-panel-failureSunroof and convertible top panel failureSTRUCTURE82019-12 → 2026-08752026-08-27
2019c-class-2019-seat-belt-retractionFront seat belt failing to retractSEAT BELTS62022-02 → 2026-06752026-08-27
2019c-class-2019-wheel-rim-crackingWheel rim cracking or deformationWHEELS42022-01 → 2022-12752026-08-27
2019c-class-2019-recall-parts-delayRecall repair parts unavailable or delayedELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION82019-10 → 2025-11752026-08-27
2019c-class-2019-stalling-loss-of-powerSudden loss of engine power or stalling while drivingENGINE222019-04 → 2026-08752026-08-27
2019c-class-2019-fuel-leak-odorFuel line leaks and fuel odor near the engineFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE52024-02 → 2025-04752026-08-27
2019c-class-2019-steering-rack-failureSteering rack failure or lock-upSTEERING42020-09 → 2023-12752026-08-27
2019c-class-2019-auto-brake-false-activationAutomatic braking system false activation or malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE42019-08 → 2022-01752026-08-27
2018mercedes-benz-c-class-2018-pcv-valve-failurePositive crankcase ventilation valve failureENGINE352022-02 → 2026-011272026-08-26
2018mercedes-benz-c-class-2018-roof-panel-detachmentFront roof panel or sunroof detachmentSTRUCTURE132020-07 → 2026-071272026-08-26
2018mercedes-benz-c-class-2018-rear-window-bondingRear window bonding separation from convertible topVISIBILITY42023-08 → 2025-061272026-08-26
2018mercedes-benz-c-class-2018-sos-communicationSOS emergency call system recall repair delayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION62021-04 → 2023-031272026-08-26
2018mercedes-benz-c-class-2018-tire-blowoutsTire blowouts and premature tread wearTIRES82019-01 → 2025-051272026-08-26
2018mercedes-benz-c-class-2018-cracked-piston-engineCracked piston or crankshaft requiring engine replacementENGINE72022-01 → 2025-101272026-08-26
2018mercedes-benz-c-class-2018-steering-locknut-recallSteering rack locknut recall parts unavailableSTEERING102019-02 → 2021-071272026-08-26
2017c-class-2017-pcv-valve-faultCrankcase ventilation valve fault code P052EENGINE642022-04 → 2026-032522026-08-20
2017c-class-2017-sunroof-panel-detachmentPanoramic sunroof and roof panel detachmentSTRUCTURE332020-06 → 2025-122522026-08-20
2017c-class-2017-seat-belt-retract-failureFront seat belt failure to retractSEAT BELTS222021-01 → 2025-122522026-08-20
2017c-class-2017-cracked-piston-cyl1Cracked piston in engine cylinder 1ENGINE112020-07 → 2025-022522026-08-20
2017c-class-2017-power-steering-malfunctionElectric power steering malfunctionSTEERING72020-03 → 2024-022522026-08-20
2017c-class-2017-fuel-line-leak-odorFuel line leak and fuel odor in cabinFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM192020-01 → 2026-052522026-08-20
2016c300-2016-pcv-valve-p052ePositive crankcase ventilation valve fault (P052E)ENGINE772022-06 → 2025-12 (of 200 shown / 315 total complaints)3152026-08-19
2016c300-2016-panoramic-sunroof-detachmentPanoramic sunroof glass detachment and shatteringSTRUCTURE312022-08 → 2026-04 (of 200 shown / 315 total complaints)3152026-08-19
2016c300-2016-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosionSTRUCTURE52024-02 → 2026-04 (of 200 shown / 315 total complaints)3152026-08-19
2016c300-2016-piston-cylinder-failurePiston fracture and engine failureENGINE72022-10 → 2026-05 (of 200 shown / 315 total complaints)3152026-08-19
2016c300-2016-fuel-odor-cabin-leakFuel odor and leak entering cabinFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM342022-10 → 2026-02 (of 200 shown / 315 total complaints)3152026-08-19
2016c300-2016-electric-power-steering-failureElectric power steering failureSTEERING92024-02 → 2025-12 (of 200 shown / 315 total complaints)3152026-08-19
2016c300-2016-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stall while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM72022-07 → 2026-04 (of 200 shown / 315 total complaints)3152026-08-19
2015c-class-2015-front-roof-panel-separationFront roof panel separation while drivingSTRUCTURE152022-12 → 2026-074392026-08-14
2015c-class-2015-crankcase-vent-valveCrankcase ventilation valve failure, code P052EENGINE702022-10 → 2025-064392026-08-14
2015c-class-2015-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosion and perforationSUSPENSION502022-11 → 2026-084392026-08-14
2015c-class-2015-panoramic-sunroof-failurePanoramic sunroof glass and guide rail failureVISIBILITY212022-12 → 2026-074392026-08-14
2015c-class-2015-fuel-line-leak-odorFuel line leak with gasoline odor in cabinFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM122023-01 → 2026-034392026-08-14
2015c-class-2015-piston-wrist-pin-failureCracked piston and wrist pin engine failureENGINE92023-01 → 2025-014392026-08-14
2015c-class-2015-power-steering-lossLoss of power steering assistSTEERING72023-04 → 2026-054392026-08-14
2014c-class-2014-interior-door-handle-failureInterior door handle or latch failureSTRUCTURE82018-08 → 2026-012842026-09-07
2014c-class-2014-hpfp-limp-modeHigh-pressure fuel pump failure causing limp modeFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62019-12 → 2024-072842026-09-07
2014c-class-2014-esl-steering-lock-failureElectronic steering lock failure preventing engine startSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM172019-12 → 2026-052842026-09-07
2014c-class-2014-airbag-recall-parts-delayTakata air bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS812018-08 → 2026-052842026-09-07
2014c-class-2014-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosionSUSPENSION152022-02 → 2025-022842026-09-07
2014c-class-2014-camshaft-timing-chain-failureCamshaft and timing chain failureENGINE82018-11 → 2025-072842026-09-07
2014c-class-2014-brake-vacuum-pump-failureBrake vacuum pump failure with reduced brakingSERVICE BRAKES62022-01 → 2022-122842026-09-07
2013c-class-2013-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosionSUSPENSION922021-04 → 2026-085712026-09-05
2013c-class-2013-camshaft-timing-chain-noiseCamshaft adjuster and timing chain tensioner noiseENGINE142020-08 → 2025-115712026-09-05
2013c-class-2013-interior-door-handle-failureInterior door handle failureSTRUCTURE52022-07 → 2025-105712026-09-05
2013c-class-2013-airbag-unexpected-deploymentUnexpected air bag deploymentAIR BAGS82020-10 → 2025-105712026-09-05
2013c-class-2013-esl-steering-lock-no-crankESL module steering lock and no-crank faultSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM72020-11 → 2026-025712026-09-05
2012mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe rust and corrosion causing structural failureSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE1122020-08 → 2026-085862026-09-04
2012mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-timing-chain-rattleTiming chain and camshaft adjuster rattle noiseENGINE92020-07 → 2025-085862026-09-04
2012mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-fuel-tank-leak-odorFuel tank leak producing strong gasoline odorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM102020-09 → 2026-055862026-09-04
2012mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-electronic-steeringElectronic steering lock (ESL/EIS) failure disables vehicleSTEERING92020-08 → 2025-095862026-09-04
2012mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-takata-airbag-recallTakata airbag recall and airbag warning light issuesAIR BAGS132020-06 → 2025-015862026-09-04
2012mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-hp-fuel-pump-limp-modeHigh-pressure fuel pump failure triggering limp modeFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM72021-03 → 2025-045862026-09-04
2011mercedes-c-class-2011-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosion and failureSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE882020-07 → 2024-115162026-09-03
2011mercedes-c-class-2011-fuel-odor-leakFuel odor and fuel system leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM332019-08 → 2026-055162026-09-03
2011mercedes-c-class-2011-brake-line-corrosionBrake line and brake component corrosionSERVICE BRAKES62024-05 → 2025-105162026-09-03
2011mercedes-c-class-2011-door-handle-failureInterior door handle failureUNKNOWN OR OTHER42022-07 → 2025-095162026-09-03
2011mercedes-c-class-2011-esl-steering-lock-failureElectronic steering lock failure preventing startSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM202019-10 → 2025-085162026-09-03
2011mercedes-c-class-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata air bag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS162019-08 → 2024-045162026-09-03
2011mercedes-c-class-2011-taillight-wiring-meltTail light wiring harness meltingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING122019-12 → 2024-125162026-09-03
2010mercedes-c-class-2010-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosion and rust-throughSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE342019-01 → 2025-014762026-09-03
2010mercedes-c-class-2010-fuel-tank-leak-gas-smellFuel tank leak and gasoline odor after fill-upFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM172019-02 → 2023-094762026-09-03
2010mercedes-c-class-2010-electrical-ignition-no-startElectrical ignition system failure preventing startELECTRICAL SYSTEM112018-10 → 2021-124762026-09-03
2010mercedes-c-class-2010-takata-airbag-recall-partsTakata air bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS672018-08 → 2021-054762026-09-03
2010mercedes-c-class-2010-airbags-no-deploy-crashAir bags failed to deploy in a crashAIR BAGS72018-11 → 2021-054762026-09-03
2010mercedes-c-class-2010-electronic-steering-lock-noElectronic steering lock failure preventing engine startSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM232018-09 → 2025-124762026-09-03
2010mercedes-c-class-2010-taillight-wiring-meltingTail light wiring overheating and meltingEXTERIOR LIGHTING132018-10 → 2024-084762026-09-03
2009c-class-2009-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosion and structural failureSTRUCTURE492018-04 → 2025-106702026-09-20
2009c-class-2009-corroded-brake-linesCorroded rear brake lines and brake boosterSERVICE BRAKES42022-07 → 2024-126702026-09-20
2009c-class-2009-electronic-steering-lock-failureElectronic steering lock and ignition switch failureSTEERING352017-11 → 2025-066702026-09-20
2009c-class-2009-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall replacement delayAIR BAGS692017-11 → 2019-116702026-09-20
2009c-class-2009-tail-lamp-connector-failureTail lamp connector oxidation and lighting failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER122017-12 → 2026-076702026-09-20
2009c-class-2009-coolant-loss-stallCoolant loss and stall linked to Campaign 22V168ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)42022-07 → 2023-096702026-09-20
2009c-class-2009-headrest-airbag-deploymentHeadrest airbag inflator deployment while drivingSEATS42018-03 → 2021-056702026-09-20
2008mercedes-c-class-2008-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosionSUSPENSION172019-04 → 2024-028362026-09-20
2008mercedes-c-class-2008-brake-line-corrosionBrake line corrosion causing fluid lossSERVICE BRAKES62018-02 → 2025-088362026-09-20
2008mercedes-c-class-2008-takata-airbag-parts-delayTakata airbag recall replacement parts unavailableAIR BAGS942017-12 → 2023-068362026-09-20
2008mercedes-c-class-2008-esl-no-startElectronic steering lock failure preventing engine startSTEERING272018-02 → 2025-058362026-09-20
2008mercedes-c-class-2008-tail-lamp-wiring-corrosionExterior lighting wiring harness corrosion and meltingEXTERIOR LIGHTING122017-12 → 2025-088362026-09-20
2008mercedes-c-class-2008-unintended-airbag-deploymentUnintended airbag or headrest deployment without impactAIR BAGS42019-08 → 2024-078362026-09-20
2006mercedes-c-class-2006-balance-shaft-failureBalance shaft and camshaft timing gear failureENGINE472010-08 → 2025-061832026-09-16
2006mercedes-c-class-2006-transmission-shiftingTransmission shifting failure or limp modePOWER TRAIN362006-01 → 2024-121832026-09-16
2006mercedes-c-class-2006-fuel-odor-cabinFuel odor in cabin from fuel tank or pump leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM152006-04 → 2021-051832026-09-16
2006mercedes-c-class-2006-sunroof-glass-detachmentPanoramic sunroof glass separation or detachmentVISIBILITY72014-10 → 2025-031832026-09-16
2006mercedes-c-class-2006-intake-manifold-tumble-flapIntake manifold tumble flap plastic component failureENGINE92011-08 → 2022-061832026-09-16
2006mercedes-c-class-2006-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS222016-07 → 2018-121832026-09-16

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz C-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/c-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_c_class_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz C-Class},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/c-class}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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