no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE…
2005 Mercedes-Benz C ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2014. Updated daily. Photo: MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
2Seats
1Air bags
1Electrical system
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other C Class year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C Class median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C Class owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE WOULD REV NORMALLY BUT VEHICLE ACTED AS IF IN NEUTRAL. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO SIDE OF FREEWAY SAFELY. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND THEN SHIFTED BACK INTO DRIVE, AND CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY. AFTER DOING RESEARCH, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A…
A O-RING CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMISSION STARTED LEAKING OUT TRANSMISSION FLUID AFTER MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR IN THE SNOW, THE BACK TIRES HAD SOME TRACTION PROBLEM DUE TO THE WET SNOW EARLIER. ONCE THE CAR REACHED HOME, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS DRIPPING ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 25K ON…
Own a 2005 C Class?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.