Mercedes-Benz C350E problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
3,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 to 2017 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 11 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Engine: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Electrical System: 2; Lane Departure: Warning: 1; Power Train: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 3; 2023: 4
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11405100 · 2021-03-27 (March 27, 2021)
CAR IS MAKING WEIRD NOISES FROM THE FRONT ELECTRICAL AC SIDE- IT IS HARD TO BREATH AC AIR (SMELL LIKE PLASTIC) . PRESSING BRAKES CAR IS HANDLING BAD AND GOES SLIGHTLY INTO OTHER LANE. I TOOK CAR TO DEALER- THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 11405100 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
2016: 5; 2017: 4