Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2000. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 15 model years of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported
2022	26	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2021	15	0	ENGINE
2020	40	7	ENGINE
2019	40	1	ENGINE
2018	40	2	STRUCTURE
2017	40	4	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2016	40	2	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2015	40	1	SUSPENSION
2014	40	1	STEERING
2013	40	4	ENGINE
2012	40	0	SUSPENSION
2011	40	3	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2008	40	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007	40	5	ENGINE
2000	0	0	—

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Questions

Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class year has the most complaints?: Of 15 model years of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).
Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2000. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.