29 complaints reported

2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
29
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

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 them. Very costly to fix for a customer. There is a new and improved replacement part from Benz indicating they are aware of the faulty old parts that are currently in those cars but yet they have failed to do a recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jul 2026
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 got in to several accidents because the engine completely stop on the interstate. Almost got hit by several cars. This is unacceptable.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: May 2025
Jun 2024

P052E positive crankcase ventilation regularly valve

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jun 2024
May 2024

Car needs an engine rebuild at 90K miles due to a cracked piston #1, a problem with a car that received regular oil change intervals and proper service should not have

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: May 2024
May 2024

Check engine light code is positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Apr 2024

Very common problem on all Mercedes - code P052E - second time on this car. Engine light, 2nd time on this car. Car is 2018 and has 45k miles. First time it was at 28037 miles. This is a MAJOR issue costing consumers $1500-$2500 to repair and needs a recall from manufacturer

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES BENZ C 300 4MATIC, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Apr 2024
Mar 2024

CODE'S P052W-71 & P060A-00 THESE'S CODES HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH MERCEDES BENZ FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW... ITS BEEN COMPLAINTS AFTER COMPLAINTS AND MERCEDES BENZ HAS NOT TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE ISSUE.. THIS IS DEFINATELY A RECALL PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS I CAN BE REACH AT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Mar 2024

The Valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Mar 2024
Mar 2024

Error code P052E Positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve performance

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Mar 2024
Feb 2024

I have 33,000 miles on the vehicle and the check engine light came on. The code P052e came up Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance. I’m reading that many people have the same issue but there is no recall. Is there anything that can be done?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Feb 2024
Feb 2024

I need the Crankcase ventilation valve replaced and have heard many complaints about this repair.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Feb 2024
Jan 2024

An Engine Code P052E (positive crankcase ventilation regulatory valve) appeared and the vehicle only has 50K on it

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Oct 2023

My car was diagnosed with positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve performance failure. This should be recalled by the manufacturer because many c300 are having this very same issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Oct 2023
Oct 2023

Check engine light appeared.I took it to Mercedes and they said the crankshaft was faulty. I had to repair it and it cost me about $1800.00.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Oct 2023
Sep 2023

Positive crank case valve failure. Check engine light on. Mechanic started this was extremely common and a costly repair on lower mileage Mercedes Benz vehicles. Mercedes Benz forums also mention this is extremely common and frustrating. This happened at slightly over 50k miles on my vehicle. Error code P052e

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Aug 2023
Sep 2023

Engine light came on, checked with diagnostic machine shows a crank shaft issue. I have maintained the car with regular checks and maintenance. This has to be a defective part.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 350 E, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Sep 2023
Jul 2023

Has 27000 miles out of warranty at 5 years. PCV code bad actuator. Looks like a common problem. Should be recalled.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
May 2023

Engine code: P052e - the widest spread engine issue on Mercedes which fails emissions testing. Crankcase ventilator issue which leads to stalling.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Apr 2023
May 2023

The check engine light has been coming on to indicate replacement of vent valve assembly According to the Mercedes Benz dealership. This is a commonly known problem in MB that they should replace and repair instead of charging customers $2k. My car has below 40k miles on it.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jul 2023
Feb 2023

Engine light P052E, This seems to be a common problem with the C300.My concern is that Mercedes Benz hasn’t address the common issue. I own the car less than a year got it from Mercedes dealership and to be honest I expect Mercedes Benz to be better than the this to it customers

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Feb 2023
Feb 2023

Code P052E just like all 2.0 turbo Mercedes Benz engines will get. This is a engineering defect and the cars with these engines should be recalled. I have researched and read that even after repaired this expensive engine defect will re-occur about every 35000 miles.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Feb 2023
Jan 2023

2018 Mercedes C300. P052E check engine code. Positive Crankcase Ventilation failed with less than 28K miles. Common reported problem but not covered after warranty period, even with extended warranty addition. It's a major part of the engine function and 6 hours of labor to replace. Mercedes Benz should cover this type of fault on the design.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES BENZ C 300 4MATIC, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Dec 2022

initial observation started happening intermittently a week before the car become inoperable. When the vehicle came to a stop like at a light the engine would sound like it was going to almost turn off like a rattle noise and a popping sound or like I hit a plastic bag sound on acceleration. Then the day it broke down I was merging onto interstate 15 I heard the same popping sound, the engine light came on and my car broke down. My car was towed to Mercedes Benz of Ontario and inspected by technicians there and by the claims inspector for safe guard international (service protection plan i purchased with the vehicle)I was told it needed an entire new engine due to cracks in two pistons, etc. This was confirmed by the claims inspector with safe guard. This car was well maintained and only had 69,000 miles on it. I don’t think I need to explain the how my safety or the safety of others was at risk when my car breaks down in the middle lane on interstate 15 in California and I have to get over to the shoulder. This vehicle is available for inspection if needed.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Nov 2022
Sep 2022

CRACKED PISTON AT 68K MILES The vehicle is very well maintained, only 68k miles, has had every oil change, only takes premium gas. I was driving it when the check engine light went on and the vehicle began shaking violently. After towing the vehicle to the Mercedes Benz dealership, they informed me that the piston cracked and they could not articulate a reason why this would happen.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: May 2022
Sep 2022

My car engine shutoff at stop lights. it happened 3 times, the other 2 incidents happened at parking lots.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Aug 2022

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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 29 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.