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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
47,258miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,258 miles.

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 exiting the interstate and making a l turn onto another highway. As I am in the turn I hear a loud pop and see that my sunroof has shattered. It remained intact and did not shower me with glass but it is cracked and bowed it on all corners and is bowed up in the center of the glass.”

NHTSA complaint #10886109, filed 2016-07, 40,200 miles

“I prchased used with no visible damage to the windshield. In the inclement weather for no apparent reason my windshield began to crack as I was driving the vehicle. I pulled over as soon as I could. The crack stoped and I called the Mercedes Benz manufacture to no avail. I decided to research to see if this is common and the article says, that the 2014 Mercedes Benz windshields are known to crack in extrem cold and hot conditions. The windshield has continued to spider and crack in different direction. …”

NHTSA complaint #11564693, filed 2024-01

“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle was getting water inside the cabin from a leak coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and making a choking sound as if the vehicle was going to shut off. The check-engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that there was an electrical failure related to the leak coming from the sunroof leak and that there were corroded cam blocks. …”

NHTSA complaint #11536845, filed 2023-08, 54,315 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201432%
201331%
201221%

Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250

Air bags
93 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology