Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
2015 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Best
91%
Worst
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2015 - 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
Best
122%
Worst
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2012 - 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Best
98%
Worst
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2010 - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Best
118%
Worst
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2008 - 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Best
116%
Worst
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2007 - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Best
144%
Worst
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2000 - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Best
118%
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Durability was second to none in the 70s and I am convinced that the new c class is a return to form. I followed the repair history of the 2008 and 2009 models and was pleased with both reliability and durability. full 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No issues with anything after a year, oil change every 10k miles, no wear and tear visible on interior seats or exterior. full 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Owned for 7 months and have not yet had an issue with the vehicle. And still drives like the first day I got it, not had to have any car service for oil change or anything until 10k miles as per manufacturer guidelines full 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
MB reliability and research of drive train is all in this C level car full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes are known for bullet proof reliability as long as they are maintained properly. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
long service intervals dependable motoring full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The first six months of ownership have have ZERO problems - not even a rattle to be repaired. My previous BMW was in the shop all the time and sometimes I just gave up on getting thing to work properly (like the bluetooth). full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Before reliability was horrible. Much better now. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Car runs great. full 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Broken headrest. Auto wipers that work not that great, and no matter how much I changed or cleaned the wipers or the glass, it never works smoothly. Check engine light came on and had to replace a part. Water in one of the exterior mirrors. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Durability was second to none in the 70s and I am convinced that the new c class is a return to form. I followed the repair history of the 2008 and 2009 models and was pleased with both reliability and durability. full 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No issues with anything after a year, oil change every 10k miles, no wear and tear visible on interior seats or exterior. full 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Owned for 7 months and have not yet had an issue with the vehicle. And still drives like the first day I got it, not had to have any car service for oil change or anything until 10k miles as per manufacturer guidelines full 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
MB reliability and research of drive train is all in this C level car full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes are known for bullet proof reliability as long as they are maintained properly. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
long service intervals dependable motoring full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The first six months of ownership have have ZERO problems - not even a rattle to be repaired. My previous BMW was in the shop all the time and sometimes I just gave up on getting thing to work properly (like the bluetooth). full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Before reliability was horrible. Much better now. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Car runs great. full 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Broken headrest. Auto wipers that work not that great, and no matter how much I changed or cleaned the wipers or the glass, it never works smoothly. Check engine light came on and had to replace a part. Water in one of the exterior mirrors. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |