MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class

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2000 Mercedes Benz C Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:55.621Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 49 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 8 complaints 2000 8 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 31 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 49 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 8 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 49 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 8 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006

2000: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
199415
199549
19966
19973
19986
19997
20008
200114
200231
20039
200415
20055
20069

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Service brakes

2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electronic stability control (esc)

2 of 8 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Harmonic balancer failed at 52000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-29

Tires

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving on highway, rear tire failed (Blewup). Tire was in good condition with good amounts of tread. Car, road, temperature, speed all were in normal conditions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2001-09-25SQClosed 2002-02-04 Sudden engine shut down
  2. I
    2003-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-22 Engine crankshaft pulley failure
  3. I
    2005-11-07Defect petitionClosed 2006-03-27 Transmission malfunction

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.