2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Typical pattern 5.3% of complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2018 vehicle — around the middle of the 182 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.6 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (38 complaints), typically at 5.9 yr or about 14,000 miles.
Covers 2 variants: C300 (130), C 300 4MATIC (17)
- Complaints
- 151
- Median age at failure
- 5.6 yr
- Median mileage
- 50,000 n=34
- Crash / fire / tow
- 7.3% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 0
Engine mileage not reported 5.3 yr in service
2018 Mercedes C300. P052E check engine code. Positive Crankcase Ventilation failed with less than 28K miles. Common reported problem but not covered after warranty period, even with extended warranty addition. It's a major part of the engine function and 6 hours of labor to replace. Mercedes Benz should cover this type of fault on the design.
Engine mileage not reported 6.6 yr in service
Very common problem on all Mercedes - code P052E - second time on this car. Engine light, 2nd time on this car. Car is 2018 and has 45k miles. First time it was at 28037 miles. This is a MAJOR issue costing consumers $1500-$2500 to repair and needs a recall from manufacturer
Engine 14,000 mi 1.8 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNT CRAYON ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MADE IT DIFFICULT TO BREATHE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF GOLDENS BRIDGE (321 NY-22, GOLDENS BRIDGE, NY 10526), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Other mileage not reported 8.6 yr in service
When I decelerate my brake lights donât flash to warn the driver behind me that I am potentially slowing down .