2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250, 6% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 3 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 was driving on I-10 eastbound at approximately mile marker 180 to 182, when I made a lane change to let a faster moving vehicle pass me. I went from the left to right lane with the cruise control set at 70 or 75 MPH, (speed limit on I-10 is 75 MPH). Upon entering the right lane I saw a tractor trailer brake lights, and I slammed on the brake in my c 250, and it caused the car wheels to locked up, which also caused the car to skid, and swerve the back end. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706262, filed 2015-04, 2,240 miles“Takata recall headlight, modules component controlling the headlight, and the seal. Moist gets in the headlight and damages the light. Had to place on both headlights and the modules units in the back of headlights that controls all lights. Was in motion both times. Dashboard indicated check all lights; it was correct. Both needed serviced”
NHTSA complaint #11064246, filed 2018-01, 77,000 miles“While slowing to approach a parking space, the car sped forward and jump the curve crashing into a storefront. No one injured. Stepping on the brakes did not stop or even slow down the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11081778, filed 2018-03, 14,000 miles“This problem first started 2 days after purchase of this brand new 2014 mercedes c class. Upon starting the vehicle the emergency brake indicator light comes on and alarm starts dinging even though the emergency brake has never been applied. The only way to make it stop is to pull the emergency brake release lever. This has occurred during initial start-up and while driving. The problem was reported to the dealership and their technicians response is the c class does that . …”
NHTSA complaint #10586131, filed 2014-05, 30 miles“Driving on the freeway I-5 Southbound in Orange County, California when my brakes failed. 1) There was no warning in advance of this episode, no squeaky brakes, no leaking of oil or fluid. 2) Car had been routinely repaired and maintained by the mercedes dealership. 3)An independent Mercedes mechanic”
NHTSA complaint #11447924, filed 2022-01Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250
93 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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