2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 435 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
435
Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
10
Injuries
29.9
Severity index
Severity index 29.9 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranks 131 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 8% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 134 | 30.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 73 | 16.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 72 | 16.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 71 | 16.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 54 | 12.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 28 | 6.4% |
| STEERING | 28 | 6.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 26 | 6.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 134 of 435 complaints (30.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 28 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.