

Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (42%)
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013US $175 | EGR value went bad |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Indiana, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Mar 201066000 miUS $600 | Couldn't open the door because Mercedes used a $2 door handle that I paid $150 to replace. NOT HAPPY! CD player tried to change CDs constantly. Required 3 trips to dealer to get them to fix. I gave them specific detail. They disagreed, and it took multiple trips over 1 month for them to determine original diagnosis was correct. My last Mercedes. | ||
Apr 201172000 miUS $1450 | Rear passenger door latch not working - door could not be opened from inside. Passenger front door latch not working - door could not be opened from the outside. Replaced radio for SECOND time since I've owned the car. Screen blacked out and intermittent. Note that problem not fixed. Stereo was replaced and the new stereo cassette player doesn't work. Mercedes sucks. |
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Nov 201050840 mi | water disappeared from radiator...faulty pump, improperly diagnosed on previous visit to dealership | ||
Oct 201166340 mi | noises...transmission clunks at low speeds when accelerating or decelerating. something underneath is also squeaking when I go over bumps but not when mechanic is in the car! |
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Tennessee, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201432000 miUS $280 | HID ballast failed. Replaced ballast and bulb. Steering angle sensor failed and was replaced. Independent shop reset resulting airbag warning light due to disconnected power/battery. | ||
Sep 201763000 miUS $25 | Xenon bulb became dim. Replaced bulb. | ||
Dec 201765000 miUS $30 | Replaced the other xenon bulb due to flickering. Steering column hub (supports turn signal switch, etc) became loose. Required epoxy to repair loose hub. | ||
Feb 201868000 miUS $250 | Replaced alternator due to failing voltage regulator | ||
Oct 202088000 miUS $300 | Replaced front rotors, pads and brake fluid. Rotors and pads worn after approx 50K miles. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2018 | |||
Nov 200825000 mi | Fan speed resistor, a few interior trim pieces, O ring for low pressure power steering hose. | ||
Jan 201851000 miUS $300 | recharge and test for leaks |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Missouri, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
Aug 200815000 mi | High pressure light washer door. Spring on retractable door had to be replaced. Warranty work | ||
Sep 201042000 miUS $75 | Fuel pumps were replaced, out of pocket cost $75, total repair bill $1500. |
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Nevada, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
May 201051000 mi | Thermostat was stuck open | ||
Dec 201057000 mi | Vacuum pump seal leaking oil on engine right side | ||
Sep 201164000 mi | Check engine light and poor performance initiated visit. Service Campaign indicated that solenoid oil leaks were cause. Completed service campaign and replaced parts and car is good. Unrelated but had to replace battery this month. | ||
Nov 201495000 miUS $165 | Battery needed replacement - 3yrs and Las Vegas is about all you get |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Arizona, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2009 | |||
Jan 200857000 mi | Transmission leak. Alarm wire had been loose so the alarm was having issues. It took two trips but issue was finally resolved. | ||
Apr 200861000 mi | Vacuum hose bulletin, with some seals. Recurring alarm problem, repaired for the third time. | ||
Jun 200986000 mi | This was a recurring alarm issue. This will be the fifth repair for this issue. | ||
Jul 200990000 mi | The alternator bearing started to make a lot of metallic grinding noises. The alternator was replaced and the problem was corrected. One of the passenger front lower control arm bushings started to leak. It was replaced and the problem was resolved. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Georgia, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Oct 200831000 mi | CEL on. Traced to leak in fuel filler neck. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Dec 200833000 mi | Replaced rear shock - noise. Replaced rear speaker - rattles. Replaced steering wheel buttons - faded. Re-programmed sunroof. Warranty. | ||
Mar 200936000 mi | Transmission connector leaking. Replaced. Transmission mount collapsed. Replaced. Warranty ends. | ||
Jan 2011101000 miUS $430 | Thermostat failure.. replacement part was $28 and labor was $100. The rest was other maintenance. Thermostat failure.. replacement part was $28 and labor was $100. The rest was other maintenance. | ||
Feb 2012130000 miUS $300 | Engine mounts replaced | ||
Apr 2012134200 miUS $565 | Control arm bushings all shot. Replaced. | ||
Sep 2012140000 miUS $1000 | A/C compressor failed, tensioner pulley also bad. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Nebraska, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 200745000 mi | Have owned this car since Dec 2004. Only times in the shop have been for scheduled maintenance. Need to take it in and have the fan checked out. When the A/C is on, the fan will just stop for a few minutes. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Hawaii, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
Feb 201260500 miUS $1200 | Alternator failed. Starter failed |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Texas, United States - Nov 2006 | |||
Nov 200627000 mi | Middle console cover broke off, covered under warranty. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2017US $50 | Oil leaking, replaced valve cover gasket. | ||
Feb 2017115000 miUS $250 | Conductor plate replacement. Connector was leaking. | ||
May 2017113998 miUS $150 | Oil vac pump | ||
Mar 2018123000 miUS $80 | Cam magnet sensors replacement. They were leaking oil. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Indiana, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
Dec 201199000 miUS $100 | The lights -- parking, brake, and marker have been going out on their own. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201152000 miUS $317 | Replaced the trans connector plug and topped off the transmission fluid that was lost due to the faulty connector plug. | ||
Feb 201354900 miUS $20 | Replaced thermostat | ||
Aug 201472000 miUS $10 | Replaced rear license plate bulb and headlight. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Georgia, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2014 | |||
Nov 200620000 miUS $1800 | Warranty. MB replaced the cabin carpet entirely after it began to discolor. No other repairs. | ||
Sep 200741000 mi | Driver's seat pan stitching came loose at a wear point (bolster). M-B replaced @ no cost. | ||
May 200967000 mi | M-B dealer replaced the transmission control module. Persistent reports of sluggish shifting on the SSk variant apparently prompted this. Appears to be the subject of a TSB or "for cause" event. Replaced at no charge to us, while in for an oil change. | ||
Oct 201090000 mi | Cover for driver seat motors has failed and come loose from chassis. | ||
Jun 2011103000 miUS $435 | Seat trim on the driver power seat had broken where it covers the power rack. Replaced the cover. | ||
Oct 2011111000 miUS $250 | Seat pan trim failed again. In addition, dealer said trim would fail because seat springs were broken (sic). Instructed my 130# wife to stop jumping on seat (LOL). Fired the dealer (RBM Atlanta). | ||
Mar 2012121000 mi | Repaired seat trim again. | ||
Oct 2014158000 miUS $2500 | camshaft sprocket failed. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Florida, United States Dec 2007 - Jan 2013 | |||
Mar 200853000 mi | Replace psv hose on supercharger. | ||
May 200857000 miUS $150 | Cam magnet sensor leaking. | ||
Feb 201084000 miUS $100 | Thermostat | ||
Dec 201098000 miUS $25 | Transmission Adapter Plug Leaking | ||
Dec 2012128000 miUS $1200 | Alternator Replaced |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in North Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
May 2012115300 miUS $170 | transmission mount bad R&R part $70, labor $100 | ||
Jun 2014137000 miUS $235 | miss in engine when starting. adj. mass air. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
Apr 200824000 mi | Roaring noise coming from rear of car while accelerating. Dealer initially unable to replicate, later through thorough vibration sensor exam found that the rear transmission mount had broken. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Quebec, Canada Jun 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
Feb 200932736 mi | Direction arm (left). combustion chamber event (service campaign) direction thrust arm replacement (warranty) | ||
Dec 200940300 mi |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
Feb 201179600 miUS $2000 | Vapor leak at gas tank neck repaired. Oil leak repaired. | ||
Jun 201186000 miUS $600 | Alternator pulley causing tensioner to vibrate; replace pulley and vbelt. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Michigan, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Nov 200848000 mi | Bad temp sensor - replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2010 | |||
Jun 200845000 mi | Rattles from speaker grilles; repair not successful | ||
Feb 201075000 mi | Check engine light, loss of fuel pressure. Couldn't find leak, reset light. | ||
Jun 201085000 miUS $1000 | Check engine light, loss of fuel pressure. Leak in fuel filler neck, needed to smoke test and replace neck and seals. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Maryland, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 200857000 miUS $555 | needed hose for intake hose cost 28.00 but removal of trottle body etc to replace hose labor cost was $500.00 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States - Apr 2009 | |||
Apr 200960000 mi | Front Brakes fixed |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200846000 mi | The check engine light came on, I took the car to the dealer. They told me it was a loose gasket, but that a recall had been ordered on it, so they were going to order the part and repair it when the part arrived. She is scheduled to go back in the 30th |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in South Carolina, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Nov 201685000 miUS $100 | Replace camshaft magnets as they were leaking oil. | ||
Jul 201792000 miUS $100 | AC compressor and dryer replaced as it broke and failed. The alternator one way pulley was frozen. I replaced it. | ||
Nov 2017101000 miUS $35 | The windshield washer motor failed. I replaced it. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 200841000 mi | Paint peeling off of shift knob. Smartkey - cover is cracked. Sunroof did not close properly. | ||
Jun 200950000 mi | Cover was cracked | ||
Oct 201075000 miUS $878 | Oil leak from Vacuum Booster, replaced. Tranny oil leak from sensor, sensor replaced. | ||
Sep 201188000 mi | Cam sensor replaced under recall. minor seeping of oil was noted. | ||
Sep 2012108000 miUS $19 | front left fender well lining dislodged and hit tire, removed and replaced with non-oem part. Perfomed the repair myself, took about a half hour. | ||
Jul 2013116000 miUS $120 | A/C not blowing cold air, just needed recharge. No problems since. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Nevada, United States Apr 2011 - May 2012 | |||
May 201279000 miUS $2009 | Cel on for thermostat. Front strut bushing worn out. Vacuum leak. Fuel filter replaced. Spark plugs. Battery. Alignment. Wipper blades. Service B. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2007 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 200895000 miUS $300 | Cooling system thermostat. Magnetic Camshaft Sensors leaking oil. | ||
Jan 2012161000 miUS $120 | Airbag light was on. Troubleshot problem, turned off light. |
supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Costa Rica Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 2016$50 | The M271 engine has problems with carbon buildup in the valves for two reasons: 3-hole injectors and engine oil vapors. At the moment I 'm trying to burn the carbon with a fluid added to the intake. | ||
Jun 201786800 mi$400 | change radiator |
362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in South Africa Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Apr 2016123360 miR 1000 | Engine & Transmission mounting changed, Tie Rods changed, Left Lower Control Arm changed. | ||
Oct 2016130180 miR 700 | Water Pump change |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Louisiana, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201486832 miUS $160 | Engine wouldn't turn over and oil was about 2 quarts low. Filled up oil until oil level OK and drove to shop. A new crank position sensor was needed. Repair was two hours labor. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
Jan 201190000 mi | Replaced crank sensor Repaired several oil leaks Driver side window switch became dislodged. Dealer popped switch back into place but 1-touch up/down remains broken. | ||
Mar 201192200 miUS $450 | COMAND not working properly. Replaced ipod module and reprogrammed COMAND. COMAND system not working properly. iPod interface replaced and system reprogrammed. | ||
Jan 2012US $780 | Replaced Mass Airflow Sensor | ||
Sep 2012104000 miUS $600 | Replaced control arm bushings | ||
Oct 2012104000 mi | It would have been easy enough to replace the switch but I didn't feel like spending the couple hundred just to fix 1-touch up/down. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in South Dakota, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
Aug 2009106000 miUS $550 | emissions air injection pump went out | ||
Sep 2009106000 mi | Replacement air injection pump for emissions control failed after a month, replaced again. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Oct 200955000 mi | The car would crank & not start same problem after driving it for 1 day | ||
Jul 201058000 miUS $300 | ac blew warm air checked for leaks found none one year ago. same problem this year i think they should have fixed last year. |
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
Apr 201564300 miUS $230 | Taillight contacts corroded causing error codes. Replaced OEM taillights with LED taillights. | ||
Nov 201566000 mi | Car shows "backup lights on" message when the backup lights are not on. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in South Africa Nov 2010 - May 2014 | |||
Dec 201093000 miR 4700 | Oxygen sensors. | ||
Apr 201197960 mi | Control Arm Bushes had been replaced a year ago. They broke again and had to be replace, luckily within the warranty period. | ||
Dec 2012122760 miR 200 | Control Arm Bushes | ||
Apr 2014140520 miR 10000 | Fan Broke |
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 2017425000 miUS $5000 | Starter |
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Maryland, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 2022153000 miUS $400 | Compressor, expansion valve, and drier were replaced. System was then recharged. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
May 200952000 miUS $300 | Interior Lighting did not work. Light bulb would not fix the problem, so entire assembly replaced. Fixed problem. Under CPO warranty. The driver door seal was replaced due to excessive road noise. Parts & Labour of $300. Problem solved. | ||
Jul 201064000 miUS $800 | Replaced Alternator | ||
Nov 201065200 miUS $500 | Airbag Harness Replaced |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Nov 2009 | |||
Nov 200953000 mi | Wood trim around gear shifter is cracking. Mercedes dealer told this is normal because of enivronmental conditions and not covered under warranty. We believe poor workmanship and this is the last Mercedes we buy. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2021 | |||
May 201098000 miUS $841 | Replaced L/F door exterior trim, and Quarter Panel Trim | ||
Apr 2011125000 miUS $436 | Crank sensor replaced, and valve cover gasket replaced | ||
May 2011126426 miUS $355 | A/C Work done: AC Clutch rebuilt AC Pressure Sensor replaced | ||
Jun 2011129850 miUS $58 | window activator button replaced with a used one | ||
Aug 2011133500 miUS $210 | Replaced cracked wheel rim. Found a used replacement rim and saved a few hundred bucks. | ||
Nov 2011138815 miUS $500 | axle seal replaced to stop oil leak | ||
Feb 2012147137 miUS $298 | Camshaft position sensor replaced | ||
Apr 2012149772 miUS $208 | Replaced the alternator | ||
Jun 2012153000 miUS $560 | Took hours to diagnose a broken wire in the A/C system. | ||
Jul 2013165328 miUS $250 | Front CV Axle rebuild | ||
Sep 2013166000 miUS $273 | A shuddering sound when turning at slow speed. Transfer case fluid changed. | ||
Feb 2014169508 miUS $817 | REPLACED BOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS Replaced L/F outer CV boot Smelled oil - Replaced both valve cover gaskets | ||
Jul 2014175000 miUS $355 | Replaced Right Front outer C/V boot Also new brake pads all around, new front brake rotors | ||
Aug 2014174488 miUS $432 | Replaced all three engine mounts. Straightened a rim New pair rear Coil springs Transfer Case fluid replacement Engine felt rough, Motor Mounts needed replacing. New MB OEM Motor Mounts installed Bad spring-snap sound on moderate bumps. Both rear springs were broken. New Coil Springs installed. 'Groaning' Sound from Transfer Case during slow tight turns again! Transfer Case fluid change was recommended w/only 10,000 miles since last change! This C240 AWD model is known for this problem requiring the frequent changes | ||
Sep 2014174937 miUS $538 | Water Pump replacement Water pump replacement | ||
Apr 2015185200 miUS $259 | replace oxygen sensor Engine light came back on after a few days. Replace EGR Valve, cleaned EGR tubes | ||
May 2015185300 miUS $504 | New A/C condenser New valve cover gaskets R/F Shock strut replaced | ||
Jul 2015186000 miUS $855 | Replace R/F Axle and Control Arms Transfer case and rear differential fluid change | ||
Mar 2017211000 miUS $70 | Hood release cable repair. Readjust and lubricate. | ||
Aug 2018222209 miUS $455 | Transfer case service twice flushed with new fluid, transmission mount, oil change | ||
Sep 2019234545 miUS $867 | Replaced SAM control module - Fuse & relay center front Replaced hood release cable | ||
Mar 2021248 miUS $900 | Replace rusted brake lines |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201560000 miUS $2000 | Front ball joints and left inside CV boot and axle replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Connecticut, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
Nov 201489000 miUS $135 | replace leaking windshield washer pump |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Alberta, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 201881840 miC $45 | Power Steering Fluid leaked. Reservoir has been replaced. Fluid flush has been performed. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Romania Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jan 201241540 mi$300 | car is sometimes using only 3 cylinders out of 4 |
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201057350 miC $55 | Added Adapter cables MB #2711502733 to camshaft sensor cables to prevent oil leaking into the wiring harness. Added Adapter cables MB #2711502733 to camshaft sensor cables to prevent oil leaking into the wiring harness. | ||
Feb 201571500 miC $50 | Replace thermostat and upper radiator hose. | ||
Jan 201772000 miC $100 | Drivers door stopper snapped. Door trim removed, stopper replaced, and trim re-installed | ||
Dec 202182460 miC $40 | Check engine light came on. A rodent had chewed the paper pleats in the engine air filter. Vacuumed all the loose filter material. Used the metal mesh part of a furnace air filter and duct tape to fashion a screen over the air intake. Engine light cleared itself. Replaced the engine air filter. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2005 - Nov 2010 | |||
Sep 20055500 mi | replace brake pads under warranty -- squeaking, early wear | ||
Sep 200612000 mi | adjust rear hatch -- was rubbing against bootlid, leading to small crack in clearcoat | ||
Nov 200721000 mi | CEL light came on, diagnostic was coolant thermostat needed replacement. Part ordered from Germany, arrived a week later, car now fixed (1+1 days total) Installed new thermostat. | ||
May 200824000 mi | Driver's seat mechanism replaced -- driver's seat could not be opened for rear passengers. | ||
Jun 200824000 mi | AC regulator replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 201032000 miUS $350 | Driver window rattle repaired by disassembling, tightening, and reassembling driver's door. |
4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Great Britain May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 200942000 mi | Replaced the front side light. I found it tricky due to having never had to do one before, but a local garage showed me that I was being too careful. Just hold the cap and give it a sharp pull and it comes out very easily. I have since replaced the other |
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in South Australia, Australia Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 2014114700 miA $12550 | Engine timing chain went, destroying motor. | ||
Apr 2015244400 miA $6573 | Timing chain broke again. | ||
Sep 2015285200 miA $1650 | Air cond not work, new compressor fitted. |
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States Sep 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 2017108000 miUS $30 | Replaced rubber bushings |