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vehicle
2014 / mercedes-benz / c-class
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints
284 on file (2014-01-24 → 2026-05-06)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
43 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Interior door handle or latch failureSTRUCTURE8 complaints2018-08 → 2026-01c-class-2014-interior-door-handle-failure
11121963 DOOR HANDLE BREAKS FROM THE INSIDE, CAUSE IT TO BECOME COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONAL. PASSENGERS CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR FROM THE INSIDE
11218362 THE INNER DRIVER DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM FAILED LEAVING ME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. THE CAR HAS 61K MILES. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW ISSUE, NOT WEAR AND TEAR
11709762 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
11316184 MERCEDES-BENZ 2014 C 2 50S HAVE HAD A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH FAULTY HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS WHEN YOU GO TO GIVE IT A GAS IN A HURRY IT PUTS THE ENGINE INTO A LIMP MODE AND IT WILL NOT GO THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND YOU COULD BE STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE
11599273 I bought my 2014 C250 back in 2017 with 17K miles and currently has 58,570 miles. The issue is with fast acceleration from a stop or slow moving. When trying to accelerate to merge with traffic after a few seconds the vehicle goes into limp mode and the check engine light comes
11288512 P0002 FUEL VOLUME REGULATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE LIMP MODE UPON ACCELERATION
11736140 The electronic steering lock (ESL) system on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 failed without warning, leaving the vehicle completely unable to start. When attempting to start the vehicle, the key would insert but the vehicle would not crank or start, and the steering lock malfunction
11688424 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
11719778 Experiencing a failed Electronic Steering Lock (ESL). Car won’t crank or start even after verifying battery health and key fob. Symptoms point to a failed ESL, left stranded
Takata air bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS81 complaints2018-08 → 2026-05c-class-2014-airbag-recall-parts-delay
11267340 TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250W. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION ON JANUARY 18, 2019
11121692 TAKATA RECALL. OUR COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE UNREASONABLE DELAY IN PROVIDING US WITH A GOOD REPLACEMENT PART. BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO USE THE CAR OR RISK SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH IF THE AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY AND EXPLODE
11351084 THE COMPANY HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE AIRBAGS OF MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAIN TO THE NHTSA. MY FIRST WAS IN 2018
11640936 The left rear subframe separated from the main frame causing the car to pull to the left when braking. I had an episode where I was stopping for a traffic light and the car started fishtailing and I almost lost control of the car
11470521 My 2014 Mercedes C300 4matic currently has a rusted through rear subframe. I know this has been reported to your Bureau numerous times by various people. This affects all 2008-2014 C Class and E Class Mercedes (as I used to work for a Mercedes dealer)
11500261 Malfunction of rear subframe and control arms due to rust causing the subframe to crack. When breaking the rear wheels swerved almost causing a collision on the highway. My mechanic inspected the car and deemed it unsafe for driving as this can cause injury or death to me and
Camshaft and timing chain failureENGINE8 complaints2018-11 → 2025-07c-class-2014-camshaft-timing-chain-failure
11149953 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. WHEN THE CONTACT PRESSED THE PUSH START BUTTON, IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE TO START THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS ON A DAILY BASIS, BUT WAS NOW OCCURRING APPROXIMATELY FOUR
11499904 On December 14, 2022 at approximately 3:45 pm in rush hour traffic in the high speed lane on i-75 in Bradenton, Fl, the 2014 Mercedes C250 I was driving lost total engine power, traveling from 80mph to 0 in seconds
11326629 2 CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS REPLACED AT 104,000 MILES. SOME FAIL EVERY 50-60,000 MILES. WORK DONE AT HOEHN MERCEDES. BEFORE REPAIR - SLOW CRANK AT START, SOME SMOKE WHEN ENGINE STARTING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON
11448024 The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 - 80 MPH, the brakes failed, and the brake pedal was stiff while depressed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with brake vacuum pump failure
11447924 Driving on the freeway I-5 Southbound in Orange County, California when my brakes failed. 1) There was no warning in advance of this episode, no squeaky brakes, no leaking of oil or fluid
11495900 With no prior warning indicator on braking issues with my 2014 C250, I travelled from Ormond Beach FL to Savannah GA, on I-95 with one stop in Kingsland GA. I still had no warning indicator on breaking issues as I took the off-ramp to Savannah
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/mercedes-benz/c-class
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/mercedes-benz/c-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
