Mercedes-Benz C250 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C250 years to avoid are 2013, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
902
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2012–2016
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C250 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 346 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 317 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 222 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 16 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 1 |
Every C250 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016avoid | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 16 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 222 | 5 | |
| 2013avoid | 346 | 7 | |
| 2012avoid | 317 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C250 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C250 years to avoid are 2013, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C250 have?
Across all model years, the C250 has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 902 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.