2014 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204.9, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.
“The anti theft system failed after 59,000 miles, locke the steering wheel and won't allow the car to start. Mercedes charges 1,800 dollars to replace it.. Needs to be recalled very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11372423, filed 2020-10, 59,000 miles“I can't believe I experienced that .. My car all of the sudden jerked on the freeway and started shaking . I seriously thought we had an earthquake .. Then it accelerated and the next thing you know I'm going 25 miles and hour .. So glad I was near an exit I put the car in neutral rolled down the hill , made a turn and shut it off .took me a minute to gather myself .. What if I was in a middle lane ? What if someone couldn't press the breaks in time🤦🏻‍♀️🤯😡...”
NHTSA complaint #11344258, filed 2020-08Related service bulletins
- 10144289Jun 20, 2018"Tire pressure loss detection system inoperative" message in instrument cluster in yellow.
- 10167005Feb 25, 2014Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active or message "Starts remaining xxx" in instrument cluster.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 38% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204.9
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204.9
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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