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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 516 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
516
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
15
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Based on 516 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
260
Suspension
57
Fuel/propulsion System
39
Steering
35
Electrical System
34
Structure
30
Unknown Or Other
17
Exterior Lighting
15
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 476 complaints 2011 516 complaints 2012 584 complaints 2013 568 complaints 2014 284 complaints 2015 432 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has no open recalls and 516 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are: Air Bags, Suspension, Fuel/propulsion System, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class safe to buy?
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mercedes-Benz C-Class should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.