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
Every C250 year
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 June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.