2013 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
568
Recalls
0
Crashes
22
Severe
50

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Latest owner reports

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I am filing this complaint regarding a serious and recurring steering system defect involving my Mercedes-Benz vehicle and Recall Campaign No. 2017120...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

ESL emulator is bad. Keeps no crank Steering lock Also sunroof water spouts are not working as they should they do no open to release water.

Air Bags
Oct 2025

I had just gotten off the highway it was a rainy day and pulled into my driveway when airbag deployed on its own. I am lucky to be alive. I purchase...

Structure
Oct 2025

Vehicle Information: Year: 2013 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: C300 (4MATIC) Approximate Mileage: 126,026 Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages – Interior Do...

Engine
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The failure o...

Engine
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated...

Structure
Aug 2025

The interior door handle of the driver's side door snapped, which does not allow the driver to open the door at all. In the event of a crash, fire, o...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended....

Engine
May 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the en...

Engine
May 2025

THIS IS THE SECOND TIMING CHAIN TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER THAT HAS GONE BAD. EVEN THOUGHT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY PROBLEMS REPORTED, MERCEDES WILL NOT ACKNO...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 568 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 22 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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