2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250, 4% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, 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.
“On 1/29/17 we awoke to the smell of smoke coming from our garage. Upon opening the inside door to our garage, we discovered the entire garage was on fire. Subsequent investigations resulted in an unknown cause. However the fire was centered around the left rear of the vehicle and the left rear door was found open/ajar? The car had been parked in the garage for over 24 hours prior and as recently as 9pm the night before all was well when I visited the garage?”
NHTSA complaint #10954982, filed 2017-02, 25,500 miles“The door handle breaks from the inside making it where you can't exit the vehicle without the vehicle's engine on and window rolled down to open handle from the outside of the vehicle. Mercedes considers the door handle to be a trim piece and not a functional piece of the vehicle. This is a very serious issue and should be a recall or at least covered in the extended warranty that customers purchase. In an emergency situation I would not be able to exit my vehicle if the engine was turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #10954598, filed 2017-02, 75,000 miles“On may 13, 2018, my driver's side door handle would not open. I had been driving and went to exit the vehicle and could not get out. I panicked that I could not exit. I had to start the car to roll down the window and to open drivers door from outside. I took it in for service repair and notified the plastic handle broke away inside the door panel. Told it would be 6-12 months or longer wait time to receive replacement door panel. Mercedes benz does not just sell a handle replacement and have to purchase the whole interior door trim.”
NHTSA complaint #11093925, filed 2018-05, 74,000 miles“Inside drivers door handle broke at the attach point to cable. On inspection found that handle is manufactured in such a way that it does not have enough material in the body of the joint to maintain integrity for such a high use item. This presents a danger as the handle will fail and could fail in a dangerous situation, trapping the driver in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11051131, filed 2017-11, 28,000 miles“The interior door latch broke, keeping the driver from opening the door and safely exiting the vehicle. This is a known defect in many mercedes benz vehicles where the inside of the door latch snaps off inside the door. To exit the vehicle, the driver must lower the window and open the door from the outside.”
NHTSA complaint #11065513, filed 2018-01, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10252770Mar 12, 2024As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)…
- 10233780Mar 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10232321Feb 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10167038Feb 1, 2014This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to…
Body and structure: 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 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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