2016 Mercedes-Benz C250

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2016 Mercedes-Benz C250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:14.440Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2012: 272 complaints 2012 2013: 278 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 1
2012: 272 complaints 2012 2013: 278 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 1
2012: 272 complaints 2012 2013: 278 complaints 2013 2014: 163 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 1

2016: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
2012272
2013278
2014163
201512
20161

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-13

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.