1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 173,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and fuel system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 173,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Was driving car and heard loud noise got out and saw front right side was sitting lower on one side. Car pulls hard to the right. Had my mechanic inspect. Concluded that the cup holder that holds the vehicles springs was rusted out. I have researched this issue and seems to be a common problem and or design flaw. Thankfully did not happen at higher speeds in dangerous conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10566705, filed 2014-03, 173,000 milesAir bags: “While driving airbag warning light came on and then the airbag exploded . There was no accident. The vehicle was at the dealer at the time the airbag exploded. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #837748, filed 1999-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 173,000 and 173,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 01V366000Dec 4, 2001Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v batteryCovers: Mercedes-Benz C Class 1998–1999
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hoppecke batteries. The battery maintenance schedule could be less than needed to maintain proper electrolyte levels.
Recall details for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE01029Battery explosionClosed · Jul 31, 2001
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10028147Sep 17, 2008Fuel system. Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame).
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | 40,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 9 | 5,100 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 76,640 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 21,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 9 | 32,073 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 31 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 14 | 72,193 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 8 | 58,800 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 123,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 173,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 100,646 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 49 | 107,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 122,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz C Class model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 173,000 miles and the middle half falls between 173,000 and 173,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.