Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 40 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
40
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, t... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, th... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while the independent mechanic was pe... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving 25 MH, the check engine... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | ENGINE | THIS IS THE SECOND TIMING CHAIN TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER THAT HAS GONE BAD. EVEN THOUGHT THERE HAVE BE... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought this car new in 2013. I maintained it at the dealer as per MB recommendations. Last service... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | ENGINE | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER breakdown with only 70k miles on engine. Dealership asking for 6k for repair as ex... |
| Mar 17, 2022 | ENGINE | The camshaft adjuster failed on my vehicle and created start up issues and had to be replaced at 123... |
| Feb 10, 2022 | ENGINE | News Channel Update | Warranty Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz AG Company One Mercedes-Benz... |
| Nov 3, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | over the last week I noticed a strong gas smell outside the car as I walk around in the back I check... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | ENGINE | MB have 51 000 miles at 1300 rpm acceleration getting rattling noise, just started two week. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | ENGINE | I was told by the Mercedes Benz service center I take my car to that the timing chain and cam adjust... |
| Aug 21, 2020 | ENGINE | CAR LOST POWER, DIDN'T OVERHEAT. FOUND OUT THE TENSION AND TIMING AND HEADS NEED REPLACING AFTER 89,... |
| Aug 9, 2020 | ENGINE | ENGINE START NOCKING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPED ,TOOK IT TO MERCEDES DEALER , OVER 10000.00 TO F... |
| Jun 1, 2020 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING AROUND 70 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOST POWER AND START SHA... |
| May 8, 2020 | ENGINE | THE TIMING MECHANISM COMMONLY FAILS IN 2012-2013-2014 CARS AND THE ENGINE MAY STUTTER OR TOTALLY FAI... |