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
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 23 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 3 |
Every C450 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017avoid | 3 | 1 | |
| 2016avoid | 23 | 5 |
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 August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.