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Mercedes-Benz C63Model year report

2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
67,200miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 6.2L 8-cyl RWD · 12 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and other or unknown (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 67,200 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 98 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 25 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 14 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

Electrical system: “The electronic steering control lock module went out on my car. This seems to be a reoccurring issue with any w204 2008/2009 mercedes benz model car. I've documented over a few hundred cases alone on the forums online. This is a dealership only fix and should be recalled. Basically, security system in the car that lets the key communicate with the ignition system goes out and the car will not start. It's a $1200 fix minimum..”

NHTSA complaint #10884993, filed 2016-07, 135,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “The passenger tail lamp bulb carrier, ground wire, and connecting plastic harness all melted causing my tail lamps to appear dim and eventually melted to the point the passenger brake lights, rear running lamps, rear passenger turn signal and rear fog lamp all completely quit functioning. I contacted my local mercedes benz dealer and they would not fix the problem under warranty or good will even knowing it to be a common problem. I purchased the parts that they claimed have been updated (although they appear to be exactly the same) and had them replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10557662, filed 2013-12, 67,200 miles

Other or unknown: “My 2008 mercedes amg C63 had been operating without flaws until recently, I parked, went in the gym to work out for 45 mins. When I came out and tried to start the vehicle, there was no response. Steering wheel locked, wouldn't come out of park. Left me stranded. I have read dozens of complaints on the Mercedes-Benz forums about this specific issue happening to other owners of 2008-2009 mercedes C63 sedans. Mercedes has a technical service bulletin listing this as a common occurrence, and the entire steering column lock has to be replaced(usually between $1200-1500). …”

NHTSA complaint #10874900, filed 2016-06, 94,000 miles

Fuel system: “2008 C63 amg-every time fill up tank there very strong gas smell even out door. I tracked down smell from under back seat where gas tank is. Open back seat you will see wet spot from gas leak. This is extremely dangerous that car can get caught on fire. I research online and found many mercedes has same issue and been told by dealer that it tear and wear, and user responsible for repair. My car is 2008 C63 amg, one of top c class model, with 50,000 miles. The gas tank should last much longer than 50,000 mile. This is unacceptable for mercedes or even any brand.”

NHTSA complaint #10497765, filed 2013-02, 50,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 94,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–5040%50–7520%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 67,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63. 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 RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 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
C63 AMG RWD6.2L 8-cyl7-speed automatic121915$5,500

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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 → · 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. 98 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 98 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C63

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20091242,8205———Not enough data
2008567,2003—15—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz C63 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.

Has the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 (C63 AMG, 6.2L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 12 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 67,200 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 94,000 miles; 20% 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.