2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 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: rear/other
Certain vehicles fail to comply with some of the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the rear outboard seat belts do not comply with the lap-belt lockability requirement which enables the lap belt portion of the belt to be locked by the user to facilitate the use of older non-latch…
Remedy: Dealers will replace all potentially affected seat belts. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,861 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My rear back tail light wiring panel fried . The light is not working at all and when i called manhattan mercedes dealership they told me there is not an appointment available two weeks from 3/7/2014”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2014 · Electrical system
“Fault indicator for left sided rear lights sporadically show defect lamps, but they are not. Finally a partly broken/corroded ground return was detected. The same happened to the right sided rear ligh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2014 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C300, C300 4matic, C350, C63 AMG). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–18 / 19–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium or E85 |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.5/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7); Automatic 7-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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class
How do I know if my 2008 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 2008 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 07V465000).
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.