2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 253 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 23 C-Class model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 253

Of the 2017 reports, 12 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.

Primary concernEngine83 reports · 33% of complaints
Owner complaints253Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine83
  2. Other or unspecified38
  3. Electrical system35
  4. Fuel/propulsion system32
  5. Seat belts26
  6. Structure26
  7. Air bags18
  8. Power train15

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: seat belts

26 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Seat belts, Sep 28, 2017

    2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 COUPE. SEATBELT "PRE-TENSIONER", PART OF MERCEDES' PRE-SAFE FEATURE THAT TIGHTENS THE SEATBELT TO REMOVE SLACK WHEN YOU CLICK THE SEATBELT IN, DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK.