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: structure

26 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Visibility, Structure, Mar 20, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE GLASS MOON ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED, CAUSING GLASS TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF LOVELAND (4040 BYRD DR, LOVELAND, CO), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.