MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercedes Benz C Class

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2004 Mercedes Benz C Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:42.181Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 15 2005: 5 complaints 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 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 15 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 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 15 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006

2004: 15 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I have black mercedes C230 kompressor sports sedan 2004 model. Car was purchased brand new at mercedes authorized dealer. There is no modification made to this car and all the servicing done at mercedes authorized dealer since I bought this car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-08

Also filed under Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.

Visibility

3 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield.

Tires

2 of 15 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

Seats

2 of 15 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2003-12-22Seat belts03V534000 On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belts. Owner notification began on December 22, 2003. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mercedes Benz C Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V534000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz C Class have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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