The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 2010
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 46,000 and 94,200 miles. Median 66,500, from 220 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 78,500 | 50,000–105,800 | 44 |
| Electrical | 68,000 | 49,000–97,000 | 67 |
| Steering | 71,500 | 60,000–95,000 | 51 |
| Lights | 52,000 | 41,600–74,000 | 37 |
| Body structure | 63,000 | 46,600–75,600 | 21 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Lights | 41% |
| Electrical | 24% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 18% |
| Speed control | 12% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 475 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
19V010000 Jan 2019 Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2014-2017 E550 Cabrio, and 2014-2016 E550 Coupe vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally, MBUSA is recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabri
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Loss of rear lighting assembly | 2013 | 2014 |
Manufacturer communications 120
Mercedes-Benz filed 120 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Grinding noises from area of front axle-wheel bearing corroded
- Seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors
- Water and dirt can enter the wheel hub causing a grinding noise of the front axle
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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