Mercedes-Benz C450 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C450 years to avoid are 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
26
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2016–2017
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C450 years to avoid
Every C450 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C450 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C450 years to avoid are 2016, 2017.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C450 have?
Across all model years, the C450 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 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.