Mercedes-Benz C 300 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
670
Total complaints
46
Recall campaigns
2017–2026
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C 300 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 287 | |
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 128 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 88 |
Every C 300 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 36 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 39 | 9 | |
| 2021 | 16 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 48 | 9 | |
| 2019avoid | 88 | 17 | |
| 2018avoid | 128 | 18 | |
| 2017avoid | 287 | 15 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C 300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C 300 years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz C 300?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C 300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C 300 have?
Across all model years, the C 300 has 46 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 670 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.