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Mercedes-Benz C350Model year report

2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
99,060miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350. The part named most often is air bags, with 10 complaints (56% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 11% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 99,060 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 95 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall contacted mercedes benz in encino , ca over year ago regarding air bag recall. Never heard back about obtaining free replacements. I was told they would get back to me. We have been driving an at risk vehicle for what will soon be over two years since the recall was announced.”

NHTSA complaint #11047429, filed 2017-11

Brakes: “On tuesday, january 16, I parked my vehicle on level ground at a shopping center and it rolled backwards out of the parking space and nearly hit a pedestrian. I had to press the brakes to stop the vehicle. I then pulled back into the space and put the vehicle in park again and the vehicle rolled backward out of the parking space. I repeated the sequence a third time and the vehicle rolled a little and stopped on its own. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063724, filed 2018-01, 107,000 miles

Electrical system: “My car was broken down while driving on the road. The steering wheel lock was locked my car and shut down the electric. It's very dangerous situation. I'm very lucky. The road was empty and I abled to pullover to the side. I did some research and see that many people had the same issue with their c class from year 2008 to 2010.”

NHTSA complaint #11033479, filed 2017-10, 43,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

11% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,000 and 115,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2511%25–5022%50–7522%75–10022%100–15022%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 99,060 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20152017102018201920202023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
C-Class · sedan 4WD/2WDnot rated———4 · 10.5% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C350 RWD3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 95 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 95 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015617,2504423—Not enough data
20141360,0004523—Not enough data
20132165,5006523—Falling
20123555,0005—2233 · FewerFalling
20112652,861442029 · FewerFalling
20101899,0604—20—Rising
20096559,1007—2062 · TypicalRising
200814470,0006—20100 · MoreFalling
2007690,8005—21—Not enough data
20062371,0005—21—Falling

All Mercedes-Benz C350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 10 complaints (56% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 (C350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 99,060 miles and the middle half falls between 69,000 and 115,000 miles; 11% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.