The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 2011
2011 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 47,500 and 100,800 miles. Median 76,000, from 153 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 60,000 | 43,000–97,000 | 43 |
| Suspension | 93,000 | 82,100–114,000 | 15 |
| Body structure | 105,000 | 82,000–139,000 | 19 |
| Electrical | 76,500 | 44,800–90,800 | 24 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 78,400 | 64,000–112,700 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 33% |
| Brakes | 25% |
| Airbags | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17% |
| Engine | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 15 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
Manufacturer communications 119
Mercedes-Benz filed 119 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine…
- Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
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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