2014 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
282
Recalls
0
Crashes
20
Severe
37

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Sep 2026

my car overheats badly and shakes and it is starting to smoke from the hood in snowy conditions

Structure
Aug 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side interior door latch detached...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Experiencing a failed Electronic Steering Lock (ESL). Car won’t crank or start even after verifying battery health and key fob. Symptoms point to a fa...

Air Bags
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-250. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag was vis...

Seats
Nov 2025

Leaving my home from my driveway and driving about 15 feet I heard a loud pop from my backseat area and noticed my Headrest on drivers side deployed w...

Engine
Oct 2025

My Mercedes Benz 2014 W204 C250 initially had a noise during startup. The startup noise became louder and now my car does not start. Also, the check e...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Sep 2025

I was coming off the freeway on 9/25/25, and when I pressed on the breaks they completely locked up and would not break at all. The car turned off, no...

Steering
Sep 2025

The "ESL Module" in this model is designed to unlock the steering and ignition when the vehicle key's passcode matches, using a small, mechanical moto...

Air Bags
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag and the driver’s side air bag m...

Steering
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V252000 (STEERING). The contact stated that...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 282 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 20 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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