Mercedes-Benz C 300 4matic years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 4matic years to avoid are 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
29
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2018–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C 300 4matic years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 16 |
Every C 300 4matic year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2018avoid | 16 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C 300 4matic years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C 300 4matic years to avoid are 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz C 300 4matic?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C 300 4matic years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C 300 4matic have?
Across all model years, the C 300 4matic has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 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.