2020 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
41
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Severe
8

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2026

points: ⸻ While driving, the vehicle displays the warning “Active Brake Assist Functions Limited – See Operator’s Manual.” The message appears durin...

Engine
Feb 2026

I am reporting a catastrophic repeat engine failure on my 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300. On October 9, 2025, with 26,589 miles, the vehicle suffered a Cylin...

Air Bags
Jan 2026

I purchased this vehicle on December 26, 2025 from an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership. Shortly after the purchase, I discovered an issue related t...

Engine
Nov 2025

I own a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300, and the check engine light recently came on. The vehicle has only around 27,000 miles and has been regularly maintai...

Visibility
Nov 2025

Sunroof is not closing

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2025

I purchased this 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 only two months ago and have driven it less than 3,000 miles. The Carfax report shows consistent maintenance...

Tires
Sep 2025

BOTH the front tires in my 2020 Mercedes C300 developed sudden belt separation while driving at highway speed this past weekend. These tires were ins...

Structure
Jun 2025

On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, the glass panel located between the windshield and sunroof on my 2020 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG unexpectedly detached and fle...

Steering
Jun 2025

Over the past month, my 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 has been experiencing unexpected and increasingly concerning issues with the steering. These problems...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
May 2025

Uneven wear pattern.The wear often occurs on inner shoulder of the tires 5k to9k miles,which can be dangerous tire can wear down to belts on inside ed...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 41 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is BACK OVER PREVENTION. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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