2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 17%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250, 17% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Whenever I accelerate engine light comes up and it turns into limp mode.this is a serious safety issue, alot of other people with the same vehicle as me are having same issues. This has happened more than 3 times, this is a error in high pressure fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #11302785, filed 2020-01, 89,000 miles“I was driving on the highway doing around 70 MPH and all of a sudden my car lost power and start shaking acting like it didn't want to go forward, I was afraid that it was going shut down on me and a lot of cars was coming behind me I was so afraid I was going to be in a bad accident, I was able to get over and come to a complete stop without incident, but I was afraid the car was going to shut off on me and not start back up but I manage to make it home because I was only a few miles away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352408, filed 2020-08, 88,500 miles“As I was driving to come to a stop at a light, the engine light came on and the engine stopped in the middle of road. Luckly I wasn't on major highway or else it would have been a major accident. After reading farther reports this incident has happened numerous of time for the same issue and as what happened to me. Mercedes did not do any recalls or put out any safety notices to customers. This is major safety violation and I feel that they did not think about the safety of the customers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164633, filed 2019-01, 110,000 miles“I was on I-95 and the car just started shaking and would not accelerate,very dangerous. The car also has a dangerous lag when trying to accelerate. I was trying to accelerate making a u turn to on coming traffic and the car wouldn't accelerate nearly causing a catastrophic life threatening accident. I have had my car at the dealership for 3 months trying to fix the problem and to date every time I get it back the same thing happens. My paperwork is with my car that has been at the dealership since for 3 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11076899, filed 2018-03, 79,000 miles“Mercedes released a bulletin to their dealerships that stated the radiator has a component that bursts and causes the heater, and all most engine parts to clog. The issue was told to me to be rare . The reason that it is not considered a recall because it has not happened enough. See attached reports from when I took my car for a basic a service n 1.16.17 and less than two weeks later my heat stopped working, I took my car back to mercedes in doing so, the advisor stated that the radiator has the issues that are known by mercedes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949005, filed 2017-02, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 11031636May 17, 2021This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on October 30, November 09 & November 20, 2020 and contains clarification on the replacement of the Camshaft Adjuster under this extended…
- 11031733Nov 9, 2020The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership. What's Included In our continuing…
- 11031634Nov 9, 2020This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on October 30, 2020 and contains clarification on Camshaft Adjuster kit contents. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of…
- 10160738Apr 11, 2019Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
- 10158329Oct 9, 2017Oil in engine wiring harness
- 10058548Jun 4, 2015Xentry (daimler): stored in engine control unit are faults relating to throttle valve actuator and/or oxygen sensor due to occasional transition resistance at contacts, causing…
- 10059562Feb 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10051540Oct 26, 2012Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
163 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
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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