Mercedes-Benz C350e years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C350e years to avoid are 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
19
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2016–2018
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C350e years to avoid
Every C350e year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C350e years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C350e years to avoid are 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz C350e?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C350e years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C350e have?
Across all model years, the C350e has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 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.