Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz c-class has 0 recalls, 309 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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Recalls
309
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A lot of times when I park even on flat surfaces my parking brake engages and It’s hell being able t... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Spontaneous explosion of sunroof while car is in motion on the expressway 83 and could have caused a... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | fuel lines/ clamps defective causing a fuel leak. vehicle could catch on fire and fumes are extremel... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Strong fuel smell in cabin Can maybe cause a fire |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle developed OBD-II code P052E related to crankcase ventilation/PCV system malfunction. Issue c... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IT'S RIDICULOUS I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF NOVI, MI) YESTERDAY 2016 MERCEDES C300... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT appeared on dash at approximately 72k miles. Had code read and diagnosed by certi... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | An independent service center diagnosed my car as having a fuel leak stemming from the fuel rail and... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | 2016 Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG, M177 4.0L twin-turbo V8. This engine is marketed under Mercedes-Benz's... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | STEERING | EPS- Electric Power Steering failed while driving causing hazardous and dangerous conditions. While ... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 M... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the energy... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | VISIBILITY | Picked my 5 year old Granddaughter up from camp we had a down tornado warning and we were driving ho... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance Code P052E indicates a fault in the Posit... |
| May 29, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | While driving my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 on Route 12 in Utica, NY around 8:10 PM on May 29, 2025, th... |
| May 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, my vehicle suddenly shut down in the middle of traffic without any prior warning. I w... |
| May 7, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When I was driving down the road my car got a message on the dash that said power steering malfuncti... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Upon purchasing my 2016 C300, I starting experiencing a right pull whenever I press on the brakes. I... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | STRUCTURE | * Component Failed / Malfunction - Panoramic Sunroof Separation. The front roof panel located betwee... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | VISIBILITY | Just purchased this vehicle in Utah, was driving from Utah to Idaho on the interstate at 80mph when ... |