Mercedes-Benz C 350 E years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C 350 E years to avoid are 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
3
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2018–2020
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C 350 E years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 3 |
Every C 350 E year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2018avoid | 3 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C 350 E years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C 350 E years to avoid are 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz C 350 E?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C 350 E years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C 350 E have?
Across all model years, the C 350 E has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.