2021 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Severe
0

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Latest owner reports

Visibility
Jan 2026

I am reporting a safety defect involving the panoramic sunroof on my 2021Mercedes-Benz Coop vehicle. The panoramic sunroof has malfunctioned due to an...

Engine
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to exceed 30...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

My car had a coolant leak last year a hose broke and I have a 2021. My son’s mercedes sis the same thing on 11/23/2025. I have researched ma y others...

Engine
Nov 2025

2021 Mercedes-Benz C300 with M254 2.0L turbo engine experienced sudden cylinder head failure at 44,000 miles due to manufacturing porosity in the cyli...

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
Sep 2025

Driving and something came from underneath the vehicle and cause me to swerve in all the airbags deployed

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2025

While driving car on Sunday 10/5, it suddenly failed to respond to gas pedal pressure. The car stopped accelerating and rather slowed to 15 MPH, almos...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jun 2025

My C300 only had about 42,000 miles and was less than 5 years old. Just after the factory warranty expired, the engine was running rough and hot, and...

Engine
Feb 2025

Cylinder head needed to be replaced on the M264 engine at 35,000 miles. The replacement part is also known to be defective for the same reasons. This...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Apr 2024

Rearview camera not displaying any image when transmission is put in reverse.

Engine
Mar 2024

the check Engine light fault code P012D12 The pressure sensor upstream of the turbocharger had a short circuit to positive. Found Kink wire on upstrea...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 13 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine.

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