2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 449 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 23 C-Class model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 449

Of the 2015 reports, 11 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 10 people were injured.

Primary concernEngine134 reports · 30% of complaints
Owner complaints449Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine134
  2. Structure77
  3. Other or unspecified75
  4. Fuel/propulsion system71
  5. Electrical system54
  6. Suspension35
  7. Steering28
  8. Air bags26

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: air bags

26 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Air bags, Oct 29, 2015, crash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED WITH AN UNKNOWN ERROR MESSAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.