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.
Of the 2017 reports, 12 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints
253 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 17, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAD MY 2017 MERCEDES BENZ C300 FIR ONLY A FEW MONTHS AND I HAVE EXPERIENCE 4 ENCOUNTERS AS TO WHERE MY VEHICLE WOULDNT START BACK UP WHILE SITTING INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 2 TO 3 MINS ITS LIKE BEING LOCKED INSIDE OF MY OWN CAR EVERYTHING COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN THE ENGINE NOR PUSH START WOULDNT WORK MY CAR IS ALWAYS PARKED FOR SMALL PERIODS OF TIME WGEN THIS INCIDENT TOOK PLACE I TOOK IT OVER TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER AND I WAS TOLD MY CAR IS NEW AND IT DOES THAT TIME TO TIME
Electrical system, Feb 6, 2017
VEHICLE HORN WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION.
Other or unspecified, Dec 11, 2016
SUNROOF EXPLOSION TOOK PLACE IN TRANSIT TO DELIVERY TO MY HOME IN CENTERVILLE, OHIO FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS. IT WAS STATIONARY INSIDE OF ENCLOSED TRANSIT VEHICLE.