MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mercedes Benz C350

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2008 Mercedes Benz C350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:19.474Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
144
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 144 complaints 2008 144 2009: 65 complaints 2009
2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 144 complaints 2008 144 2009: 65 complaints 2009
2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 144 complaints 2008 144 2009: 65 complaints 2009

2008: 144 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200623
20076
2008144
200965

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

38% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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After receiving several dashboard warning messages and, I went into higgenbothom mercedes in jackson, ms on 10/12/12 my vehicle was diagnosed as needing a right rear contact plate and harness is shorted out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-25

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C350. The contact stated that the instrument panel caught on fire. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the radio and the wiring needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-18

The ESL system malfunction causes either steering lock or ignition switch to fail resulting in a failure to start the vehicle creating safety issues and a failure to reach safe destination.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-05

Air bags

36% · 52 reports
CRASHINJURY
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In my 2008 mercedes C350 my airbags failed to deploy in a head on crash at 50 miles per hour, the car had 18,000 in damage and no airbags went off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-21

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (Air bags) and 16V363000 (Air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Takata recall the inflators have been recalled and mb website indicates that significant degradation of the propellents occurs in 6 to 9 years for people living in humid areas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Steering

22% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing column.

CRASH

Exterior lighting

22% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights and headlights.

FIRE

Engine

5% · 7 reports

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-07-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-12-30 Loss of rear tail light functionality
  2. I
    2013-12-20Engineering analysisClosed 2014-05-12 Loss of rear lighting assembly
  3. R
    2014-08-18Exterior lighting14V177000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011.

    Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2016-03-14Air bags15V711000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016.

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    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.

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  6. R
    2018-07-31Air bags16V363000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

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    2018-10-31Air bags17V017000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK350, SLS AMG...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification in March 2017.

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  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  9. R
    2022-05-03Electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting22V168000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Mercedes Benz C350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V177000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 15V711000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V363000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V017000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V168000 · Electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 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 C350?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

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