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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine
60
Other
45
Electrical
26
Seat Belts
23
Structure
21
Steering
15
Powertrain
14
Airbags
13
Visibility
10
Wheels
6
Tires
4
Brakes
4
Suspension
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 13, 2025POWER TRAINPVC VALVE CODE. P052E Mercedes should fix this!
Feb 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while at a stop light the vehicl...
Dec 14, 2023POWER TRAINPositive Crankcase ventilation
Sep 29, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINECar check engine light came on with only 62,000 miles. Diagnosed as code P052E, the issue is the pos...
Dec 15, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI purchased my 2017 C300 class Mercedes-Benz ("MB") in May 2021 from a used car dealership in Mobile...
Sep 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy car threw the check engine code P052E, the issue is the positive crankcase ventilation valve bein...
Jul 31, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy car leaked oil very fast while me & my wife were on a trip and it stopped on the highway and engi...
Jun 29, 2022POWER TRAINMy check engine light keeps jumping off and on, went to get diagnosed and the PCV valve came back. I...
Apr 10, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAt approximately 26,500 miles of use, the check engine light came on in my Mercedes Benz C300. I br...
Jan 15, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWHEN THE CAR IS IN THE A FEATURE, WHERE IT TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN NOT IN MOTION, IT GETS STUCK IN THA...
Jan 1, 2021POWER TRAINelectronic rear axle lock problem. A recall was issued before but manufacturer has not done anything...
Apr 16, 2019POWER TRAINWHEN IDLING AT THE LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD SHUT ITSELF OFF. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON. I THEN...
Mar 15, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE JERKS VERY VIOLENTLY WHEN ACCELERATING OR USING PADDLE SHIFTERS (IN MANUAL MODE). OTHER O...
Nov 2, 2017POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINETHE CAR ENTERS LIMP MODE IN THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT LOOSES ALL THE POWER AND WARNING POPS UP AS ACTIVE ...

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