2014 Mercedes-Benz C204.9: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
54,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 8 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 37.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Steering: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Structure:Body: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 |
2020: 8
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11319938 · 2020-04-01 (April 1, 2020)
THERE IS A GLASS ROOF PANEL BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE SUNROOF. THIS GLASS PANEL IS EXTREMELY BRITTLE AND SHATTERS EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND TIME HAVING TO REPLACE THIS GLASS PANEL. IT IS A DEALER ONLY PART AND COSTS $960 PLUS $300 FOR INSTALLATION. THE COST OF THIS GLASS PANEL IS EXTREMELY HIGH. BOTH TIMES THIS GLASS PANEL SHATTERED, NOTHING HIT IT. IT APPEARS AS SMALL CRACKS AT FIRST AND THEN SPREADS. BECAUSE IT IS SO BRITTLE, IT EVENTUALLY SHATTERS. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS SPECIFIC PART WITH OTHER MERCEDES MODELS BUT NOT THE C2…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11319938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11322976 · 2020-05-01 (May 1, 2020)
ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK SYSTEM FAILS IN EVERY MERCEDES BENZ ITS A DEFECTIVE PART.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11322976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11326629 · 2020-05-30 (May 30, 2020)
2 CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS REPLACED AT 104,000 MILES. SOME FAIL EVERY 50-60,000 MILES. WORK DONE AT HOEHN MERCEDES. BEFORE REPAIR - SLOW CRANK AT START, SOME SMOKE WHEN ENGINE STARTING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11326629 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11344258 · 2020-08-10 (August 10, 2020)
I CAN'T BELIEVE I EXPERIENCED THAT .. MY CAR ALL OF THE SUDDEN JERKED ON THE FREEWAY AND STARTED SHAKING . I SERIOUSLY THOUGHT WE HAD AN EARTHQUAKE .. THEN IT ACCELERATED AND THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW I'M GOING 25 MILES AND HOUR .. SO GLAD I WAS NEAR AN EXIT I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL ROLLED DOWN THE HILL , MADE A TURN AND SHUT IT OFF .TOOK ME A MINUTE TO GATHER MYSELF .. WHAT IF I WAS IN A MIDDLE LANE ? WHAT IF SOMEONE COULDN'T PRESS THE BREAKS IN TIME🤦🏻‍♀️🤯😡...
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11344258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11351084 · 2020-08-25 (August 25, 2020)
THE COMPANY HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE AIRBAGS OF MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAIN TO THE NHTSA. MY FIRST WAS IN 2018. IT IS SAD THAT A SAFETY ISSUE BY THE COMPANY IS NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE BY THE COMPANY EVEN AFTER 2 YEARS.
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11351084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11360324 · 2020-09-21 (September 21, 2020)
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE,ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE. CODE P002. CAR HAS 44450 MILES.
Owner-reported narrative. 44,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 11360324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11363363 · 2020-10-08 (October 8, 2020)
STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11363363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11372423 · 2020-10-30 (October 30, 2020)
THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM FAILED AFTER 59,000 MILES, LOCKE THE STEERING WHEEL AND WON'T ALLOW THE CAR TO START. MERCEDES CHARGES 1,800 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT.. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED VERY DANGEROUS.
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11372423 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.