2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
73
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
27.4
Severity index
Severity index 27.4 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranks 89 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 28% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 16 | 21.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 16.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 11.0% |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 9.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | 9.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 9.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 8.2% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 5 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 16 of 73 complaints (21.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
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.