1994 Mercedes-Benz C Class Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 94 c-280 has a soggy brake pedal. Have replaced 3 mastercylinders, and bled lines numerous times. Seems that air is getting into system, but the brake system is losing no fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10007600, filed 2003-02, 83,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at 30mph., the engine began revving on its own and accelerating vehicle's speed on the speedometer. As the contact turned into a driveway, the engine continued to race faster and the speed indicator needle moved passed the maximum speed indicated on the dash. The vehicle vibrated and shook as the brakes failed to hold the progress of the racing engine. The engine was turned off stopping the vehicle. On the first visit, the vehicle was inspected by the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162552, filed 2006-07, 125,000 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C Class
10 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C Class
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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