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2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 40 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Airbags
257
Suspension
64
Structure
51
Steering
47
Engine
40
Other
35
Electrical
20
Powertrain
18
Brakes
7
Speed Control
7
Fuel System
6
Visibility
5
Tires
4
Lights
3

40

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

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

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