2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most-reported areas: Engine (18), Electrical System (13), Structure (8).
Key takeaways
- 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 17% |
| Structure | 8 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 10% |
| Power Train | 7 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 5 | 6% |
| Steering | 5 | 6% |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-21
The M264 2.0L engine suffered a catastrophic internal failure. While making a left turn at an intersection, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled, leaving the car stranded in active traffic and creating an immediate safety risk. Prior to the shutdown, the check engine light came on accompanied by severe shaking and...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-15
The vehicle experienced a severe safety issue involving a sudden loss of motive power in active traffic. 1. Initial Symptoms & Diagnosis: Recently, the Check Engine Light illuminated. Although the light turned off before my scheduled appointment, I still brought the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership fo...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-16
Shifting gears when stopped and the car lunged forward while I was stopped at a red light. I almost hit the car in front of me at the red light. Very rough gear changes and changing out of the correct gear to the wrong one and then back into another one. Severe speed changes - jerking the car back or it lunges forward,...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.