2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250, 1% of the 278 complaints for this model year.
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.
“2013 mercedes benz c-250 turbbo charged engine. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration and vehicle stalling issues. The consumer stated when he attempted to make a turn at an intersection, and then attempt to straighten out after the turn, it felt as though the engine was about to stall, and he was unable to proceed forward. After a few moments, the vehicle felt as though it was re-starting and then was able to proceed forward. The consumer was informed it was a normal action with the turbo charged engine. Mercedes benz referred to it as, turbo lag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515271, filed 2013-06“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while the independent mechanic was performing an oil change on the vehicle, the mechanic informed the contact of a coolant leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed of repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11636131, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 10205790Aug 2, 2021After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.
- 10144075Mar 12, 2018Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.
- 10166978Feb 6, 2014Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
- 10059804Oct 11, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10167554Jul 10, 2013Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
163 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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