Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 18 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it wou... |
| Dec 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The ESP, or Electronic Stability Control system can put the car into limp mode unexpectedly. Say you... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | The subframe has rotted from insufficient protection . This car is unsafe to drive , many US consume... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The components of the engine being the camshaft adjusters, timing guide, timing chain, valves and pi... |
| Feb 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | PROBLEMS WITH DRIVESHAFT BREAKING. I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AND THE WHEEL STARTED MAKING A LOUD... |
| Feb 9, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ONE DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CODE 0340 FOR A CAMSHAFT SENSOR. B... |
| Dec 6, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AN... |
| Nov 27, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS ON I-95 AND THE CAR JUST STARTED SHAKING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE,VERY DANGEROUS. THE CAR AL... |
| Mar 29, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY MY MB C250 WITH 58K MILES SHIFTER SUDDENLY INTO 2ND GEAR. I MOVED ONT... |
| Oct 13, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (MOSTLY) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR SHAKES. IF YOU PULL... |
| Aug 15, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE, P0340, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. PROBLEM INCLUDES DIFFICULTY STARTING CAR,... |
| Sep 22, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING TO GROCERY STORE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AND VEHICLE BOGGED DOWN (DECELERA... |
| Sep 18, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING IN MY 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250. *TRW |
| Jun 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE ... |
| May 22, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECE... |
| May 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | LONG PAUSE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. NOT NORMAL TURBO LAG, IT'S TOO LONG. *TR |
| Mar 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING IN MY 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250. THE BACK SEA... |