2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes-Benz C204.9 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
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.
Equipment 2020-05-21 · NCU - HVAC Warra · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type odors originating from the hvac system in certain mercedes-b
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.
Engine 2017-10-09 · LI05 20-P-067123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil in engine wiring harness
Steering 2017-01-12 · LI46.35-P-055436 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
red display message in instrument cluster "power steering malfunction - see owner's manual" immediately after engine start
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2017-01-09 · LI46.10-P-055432 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
amg performance steering wheel heavily worn/soiled
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-10-20 · Engine · 117,000 mi“my mechanic told me that my 2013 mercedes c250 has a timing chain/camshaft adjuster sprocket problem and that it happens a lot on these cars. i found hundreds of other people online with the same problem. it starts usually as soon as the warranty ends. the cost to fix it at the dealership is $5600. it is potentially dangerous as your engine will ev…”
2020-09-26 · Air Bags“i have only owned the car for 4 months & the airbag light turned on. the dealership i purchased my vehicle at refuses to look at it unless i pay them first.…”
2020-07-07 · Engine · 76,000 mi“numerous complaints about sputtering or shuddering when starting my car along with grayish blue/black smoke from exhaust. i also have had cases of driving on the highway and then it hesitates, which puts my family and i in danger . dealership claims they could not find root cause and they stated it was working to mb specification. eventually i got …”
2020-04-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 60,000 mi“check engine light code p0002. accelerating in any form from the street or especially the highway merging on, there is a superior loss of power/acceleration. very dangerous as you are a hazard coming into the highway and do not have adequate acceleration when on ramps are a very short distance. i believe it's the high pressure fuel pump as countles…”
2020-04-01 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 32,659 mi“vehicle was stolen in florida i purchased it after being fixed and they stated that there where electrical issues after starting the vehicle and lights pertaining to airbags would flash. afraid bags would go off while driving and cause accident.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.