The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 2017
2017 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 8,800 and 50,000 miles. Median 25,000, from 78 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31,800 | 18,000–48,000 | 12 |
| Electrical | 40,400 | 17,000–53,500 | 10 |
| Seat belts | 22,000 | 8,000–50,000 | 15 |
| Body structure | 41,700 | 17,000–85,000 | 11 |
| Airbags | 15,500 | 6,000–27,800 | 6 |
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 | 30% |
| Airbags | 20% |
| Engine | 19% |
| Steering | 11% |
| Brakes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Front roof panel detachment | 2021 | 2021 |
Manufacturer communications 186
Mercedes-Benz filed 186 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6
- Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to…
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 C 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class C RWD | 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 RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
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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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