The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 2013
2013 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 34,600 and 90,000 miles. Median 63,000, from 189 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 60,000 | 32,000–90,000 | 53 |
| Suspension | 97,400 | 66,500–119,800 | 12 |
| Body structure | 80,000 | 63,300–96,500 | 24 |
| Engine | 62,000 | 40,000–89,000 | 39 |
| Steering | 68,500 | 34,100–96,200 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 26% |
| Speed control | 24% |
| Engine | 21% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 565 | 23 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 24 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
Manufacturer communications 126
Mercedes-Benz filed 126 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- M271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm
- Xentry (mercedes): the fuse and relay boxes (srb) in engine compartment or rear compartment…
- The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| 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 | Optional | Optional |
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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