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2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Seat belts Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 278 total for the year
Median mileage
26,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250, 1% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I've been experiencing a hesitation when accelerating in my 2013 mercedes benz C250. The back seat belts stopped working. The passenger airbag light all of the sudden now states it is off.”

NHTSA complaint #10652881, filed 2014-11, 5,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. While driving approximately 58 MPH in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned, flipped twice, and crashed in a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact also stated that the seat belts did not secure both the driver and front passenger tight enough. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver struck her head on the steering wheel and the front passenger struck her head on the dashboard. Both occupants sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10981667, filed 2017-05, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201411%
201341%
201210%

Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250

Air bags
163 complaints
Engine
46 complaints
Fuel system
29 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Electronic 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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