2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2008 | 13 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes c class. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the contact's front end. The vehicle was repaired but one month later, the electrical system failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-13
Right rear tail lamp assembly. Lights appeared dim for a couple months and figured lights were about it go out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-13
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Exterior lighting
6 of 13 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Tires
3 of 13 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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The tires of the car started growing bumps on the face of the tire. Initially one in one tire, then the second one on the same tire, then one on a second tire and finally a third one on the first tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-14
Air bags
2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
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Accident. 2008 mercedes c-350 rear ended a delivery truck. Mercedes began smoking immediately and caught fire within one minute. Within 3-5 minutes engine compartment and passenger compartment were fully engulfed in flame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-26
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C350. The driver side air bag warning system light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-29
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2007-11-19Seat belts07V465000 Certain vehicles fail to comply with some of the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The rear outboard seat belts do not comply with the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace all potentially affected seat belts. The recall began on November 19, 2007. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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2013-07-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-12-30 Loss of rear tail light functionality
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2013-12-20Engineering analysisClosed 2014-05-12 Loss of rear lighting assembly
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V465000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 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.