2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware of an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and turned off. While the vehicle was started, the contact became aware of an abnormal rattling sound. In addition, the check engine and the check coolant warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an oil leak, and that oil was leaking onto the wires. …”
NHTSA complaint #11687278, filed 2025-09, 129,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205790Aug 2, 2021After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow.
- 10144075Mar 12, 2018Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.
- 10205147Nov 14, 2016Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
- 10205154Aug 5, 2016Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
- 10135867Jun 9, 2015Engine noises after engine start
- 10167513Mar 4, 2014The engine diagnosis warning lamp - check engine lamp (CEL) is active. One or more of the faults relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) listed under 'Control unit /…
- 10166980Feb 10, 2014Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642
- 10166978Feb 6, 2014Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
- 10167539Jul 16, 2013Engine rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
- 10167554Jul 10, 2013Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
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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