2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and electronic stability control (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 59 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system3 60%
- Air bags2 40%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Mercedes-benz 2014 c 2 50s have had a serious issue with faulty high pressure fuel pumps when you go to give it a gas in a hurry it puts the engine into a limp mode and it will not go this is a serious safety issue and you could be struck by another vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11316184, filed 2020-03, 75,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 82,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Class · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.5% risk |
| C-Class · sedan RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. 59 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10164808Aug 14, 2019Electrical system, Tires. Various fault codes present in TPM Control Unit, vehicles with code 475 and code B03
- 10153997Dec 7, 2018Electrical system, Engine. Update engine control unit software
- 10151999Aug 21, 2018Equipment. MB App iHeart Radio is no longer available after a head unit update
- 10151966Jul 31, 2018Seats, Equipment. Seat cushion fore/aft adjuster seat cushion cover becomes detached
- 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belts. Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- 10144289Jun 20, 2018Tires, Electrical system. "Tire pressure loss detection system inoperative" message in instrument cluster in yellow.
- 10144290Jun 19, 2018Electrical system, Electronic stability control, Equipment. Road test cannot be started after exchanging the ESP control unit or after successfully updating the software.
- 10144135May 17, 2018Steering. Noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709P46C60 "Check mechanical steering column, rework if necessary"
- 10144107Mar 26, 2018Steering. Noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709P46C60 "Check mechanical steering column, rework if necessary"
- 10135439Jan 10, 2018Equipment. Audio/COMAND display: Sporadic failures of central display
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C204
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 78,500 | 0 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz C204 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C204 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,500 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 82,000 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
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.