2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

46Engine complaints

16.6%Of all 277 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS162 · 58.5%

ENGINE46 · 16.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM24 · 8.7%

Unspecified / other19 · 6.9%

STEERING19 · 6.9%

Share of the 277 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 overview page.

What owners report

“AS I WAS DRIVING TO COME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF…”NHTSA complaint 11164633 — filed 01/02/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 11144288 — filed 10/31/2018

“85000 MILES, REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE, DID NOT DRIVE FOR 8 MONTHS, AFTER 1 MONTH OF DRIVING, ENGINE WOULD NOT START AT TIMES AND…”NHTSA complaint 11130800 — filed 09/22/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250: 46 of 277 complaints on file (16.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 have in total?

277 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.