Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz c-class has 0 recalls, 283 complaints.
0
Recalls
283
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS 2 DR 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Experiencing a failed Electronic Steering Lock (ESL). Car won’t crank or start even after verifying ... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ENGINE | my car overheats badly and shakes and it is starting to smoke from the hood in snowy conditions |
| Jan 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, th... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to sta... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-250. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat air bag ... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was coming off the freeway on 9/25/25, and when I pressed on the breaks they completely locked up ... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | STEERING | The "ESL Module" in this model is designed to unlock the steering and ignition when the vehicle key'... |
| Aug 31, 2025 | SEATS | Leaving my home from my driveway and driving about 15 feet I heard a loud pop from my backseat area ... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the ve... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | STEERING | The ESL has failed and it has happened in a lot of these cars.i was unable to move my steering wheel... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ENGINE | My Mercedes Benz 2014 W204 C250 initially had a noise during startup. The startup noise became loude... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The left rear subframe separated from the main frame causing the car to pull to the left when brakin... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | STEERING | To Whom It May Concern, I am seeking assistance regarding my 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-300, VIN [XXX] . ... |
| Nov 17, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A known issue by many mB owners related to Steering Wheel Lock or ESL system. Car will not start due... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | STEERING | It's the ESL ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK THIS PART IS KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE AND IS POSTED ONLINE TO FIX A... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that an unidentified recall was previ... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rotted rear sub frame due to poor design retaining water |
| Aug 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Driving on [XXX] to Atlanta GA my car would not automatically shift and began to vibrate badly. I w... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |