The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 2014
2014 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 20,000 and 61,000 miles. Median 45,800, from 91 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 35,000 | 24,000–57,500 | 33 |
| Steering | 45,800 | 18,000–65,000 | 11 |
| Engine | 52,300 | 26,300–73,700 | 14 |
| Electrical | 47,600 | 8,000–90,000 | 13 |
| Body structure | 55,800 | 25,500–84,800 | 8 |
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 | 44% |
| Electrical | 18% |
| Engine | 15% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
| Steering | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 21 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
Manufacturer communications 120
Mercedes-Benz filed 120 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup…
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated
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 | 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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