2013 Mercedes-benz C250 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Mercedes-benz C250 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 346
- 57 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 162 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 29 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,514
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mercedes-benz median
+177
median 169 across 69 Mercedes-benz records
Vs 2011-2015
+51
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
47%
Air Bags: 162 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Mercedes-benz C250
- AIR BAGS 162
- ENGINE 46
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 24
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
- STEERING 19
7 recalls on record for the 2013 Mercedes-benz C250
- NHTSA 21V638000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 19V787000 · 2019 · COMMUNICATION An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 19V010000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious
- NHTSA 18V043000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V177000 · 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the eve
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Mercedes-benz C250 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Mercedes-benz C250 reliable?
NHTSA has 346 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Mercedes-benz C250 and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (162 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Mercedes-benz C250 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-benz C250?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (162), engine (46), fuel/propulsion system (24), unknown or other (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Mercedes-benz C250?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.