5 complaints reported

2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

Reports
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Mar 2025

The engine light is on with only 35000 miles. Upon using an OBD2 scanner, error code P052e positive crankcase ventilation(PCV) malfunction was detected. It's a problem that I researched and noticed a lot of people having the same issue. I was told that this can cause the car to stall or shut down? This causes serious risk and safety issues to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. With so many complains about this problem, I believe the manufacturer and dealers should take responsibility before tragedies happen.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Incident: Jan 2025
Jul 2023

Check engine light came on. Had a diagnostic check and was told that the crankcase ventilation sensor needs to be replaced which will cost $1200.

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

The code I received is p052e from the check engine light. This can cause the car to stall out mid way through driving and cause a potential fatal accident. This is a common issue across C300 And GLC benz.

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

at 67000 miles the check engine light came on and is was engine code p052e crankcase ventilation regulator valve failure. This failure will cause the ending to exhaust increased contaniments in to the air. This is a know problem by MBUSA and they have changed the part design on new vehicles , this problems comes up right after the cars warranty and they cost to repair is in excess of $2500. For this to be an emission know problem by MBUSA a recall should be issued and this problem corrected under the recall process of the NHTSA ASAP. This has been reported to MBUSA and they have been zero help in this matter. The NHTSA is here to protect our citizens and environment and hopefully you will continue to do so.

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

Failed positive crankcase ventilator after 40,000 miles common problem regulating oil consumption to the engine. Causing oil burn, oil leak, inconsistent oil ventilation. Dealer is aware of the problem. Engine light is on with code P052E. Commonly reported problem for this model on the internet.

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

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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 5 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.