2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seat belts
On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain circumstances.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belts. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,901 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I smelled strong vapors of gas inside my car and outside the area. I looked under car gas was pouring out from under fuel tank . Took it to ( towed that is) the shop find fuel tank was defective ! Fou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system
“I have black mercedes c230 kompressor sports sedan 2004 model. Car was purchased brand new at mercedes authorized dealer. There is no modification made to this car and all the servicing done at merced”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2012 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C230 Kompressor, C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe, C240, C240 (Wagon), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–20 / 19–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium or E85 |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 1.8/2.6/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz C Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz C Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 15 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 49 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 14 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 31 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 15 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class
How do I know if my 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V534000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.