Mercedes-Benz C 300 — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300

128 complaints (160% of segment average)

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNT CRAYON ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MADE IT DIFFICULT TO BREATHE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF GOLDENS BRIDGE (321 NY-22, GOLDENS BRIDGE, NY 10526), BUT THE C

Safe to Buy

2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300

7 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300

15 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300

18 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300

36 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average

2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300

39 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average

2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300

46 complaints — well below segment average

Above Average