MYRModel Year Report

2014 Mercedes-Benz C250

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2014 Mercedes-Benz C250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:09:08.205Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz C250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2012: 272 complaints 2012 2013: 277 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2016
2014: 163 complaints
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YearComplaints
2012272
2013277
2014163
201512
20161

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 57%

57% of complaints: air bags — 93 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE DUE TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171122

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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DRIVING ON A FOUR-LANE STREET (TWO LANES ON EACH SIDE) WITH MY TWO KIDS. THE 2014 C250 HAD A MALFUNCTION WITH THE ELECTRIC STEERING: AUTOMATICALLY JERKING THE CAR TO THE RIGHT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND HIT THE CURB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150109

Mercedes has a convenience easy enter/exit feature that lifts the steering and slides the driver's seat back for easy exit and restores the seat and steering when the driver sits down and places the key in the ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230920

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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DRIVING ON A FOUR-LANE STREET (TWO LANES ON EACH SIDE) WITH MY TWO KIDS. THE 2014 C250 HAD A MALFUNCTION WITH THE ELECTRIC STEERING: AUTOMATICALLY JERKING THE CAR TO THE RIGHT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND HIT THE CURB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150109

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170519 — steering

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171206 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Campaign 17V627000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190329 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 19V010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191223 — communication

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

Campaign 19V787000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210910 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 E400 Coupe, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Coupe, and 2012-2014 E350 Cabrio vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 21V638000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (93 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V252000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V627000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V787000 (communication) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V638000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.