2013 Mercedes-Benz C204 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2019-08-14 · LI40 15-P-070175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various fault codes present in tpm control unit, vehicles with code 475 and code b03
Seats 2018-07-31 · LI91 18-P-049463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat cushion fore/aft adjuster seat cushion cover becomes detached
Seat Belts 2018-07-23 · LI91 45-P-066075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2018-06-20 · LI42.47-P-068271 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"tire pressure loss detection system inoperative" message in instrument cluster in yellow.
Equipment:electrical 2018-06-19 · LI42.47-P-068270 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
road test cannot be started after exchanging the esp control unit or after successfully updating the software.
Steering:column 2018-05-17 · LI46.10-P-067941 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709p46c60 "check mechanical steering column, rework if necessary"
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-03-02 · Steering · 118,000 mi“my electronic steering lock failed. luckily, i was parked but now the car will not start, or unlock the steering wheel. if this failed while i was driving it would be a danger. i know that this is a common problem, that mercedes has since fixed in its later models, but continues to charge $2000 for a fix that is only possible at the dealership. thi…”
2020-02-17 · Air Bags“takata airbag recall not repaired by manufacturer or dealer…”
2019-12-04 · Air Bags“this recall has been open 11 months with no remedy yet available. i'm afraid to drive with passengers in the front seat due to the faulty air bag that exists in my car. please make the manufacturer replace the defective air bag so that my car is safe once again.…”
2018-11-19 · Air Bags · 119,000 mi“mercedes-benz contacted me about the recall to fix the issue but the recall states 'recall incomplete remedy not yet available'. if this is the case then why did they contact me to supposedly fix the issue?…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.