2018 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
120
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Severe
7

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Sep 2026

Check engine light comes on, Error Code P052E, after a lot of research, this is a known defective part by Benz. Huge safety issue not addressed by th...

Fuel System
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked inside the garage, there was a strong fuel odor insid...

Power Train
Nov 2025

I have a 2018 Mercedes Benz c63 amg which I purchased new in 2018. I have only 61,230 miles yesterday 11/10/2025 it started making a loud noise coming...

Engine
Oct 2025

My vehicle only had 31,000 miles and I experienced engine failure. I bought a new engine for 16, 500. 00 dollars. Mercedes Benz did nothing. I almost...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 2025

I recently purchased a 2018 Mercedes C300 and I noticed the rear view camera will not show an image. It mechanically will open and all other cameras a...

Seat Belts
Sep 2025

I have noticed the driver seat belt not retracting after usage. Upon looking online I saw a post about a recall. Called local Benz dealership and Benz...

Structure
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a part of the panoramic roof towards the drive...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

Rearview Camera is not displayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The display shows a black screen. A Recall Notice has been published for other...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

I was driving around my neighborhood one day with my panoramic sunroof open and at the red light i wanted to close the sunroof (california summer sun...

Tires
May 2025

In August 2024, a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Salisbury, MD installed the wrong type of rear tires on my vehicle. I was not informed they were mismatc...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 120 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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