2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Forward collision avoidance is the leading concern among 26 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 20th highest complaint count among 23 C-Class model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 26

Of the 2023 reports, 2 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.

Primary concernForward collision avoidance11 reports · 42% of complaints
Owner complaints26Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Forward collision avoidance11
  2. Service brakes7
  3. Other or unspecified6
  4. Electrical system5
  5. Engine3
  6. Tires3
  7. Air1
  8. Fuel/propulsion system1

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: air

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Suspension, Service brakes, Air, Feb 15, 2024

    The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. While driving into a parking lot at a very slow speed, the braking system suddenly activated, and the vehicle shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the messages "Rear Axle Malfunction", "Active Braking System Limited" and "Inoperative" were displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,600.