2017 Mercedes-Benz C450: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450: 1 recall, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #17V114000 · 2017 · 307,629 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2015-2017 c300 4matic, c300, cla250, cla250 4matic and cla45 amg vehicles, 2017 c300 4matic cabrio, c300 4matic coupe, c300 cabrio, c300 coupe, e300, e300 4matic, e400 4matic wagon, e43 amg 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic and glc300 4matic coupe vehicles and 2016 c350e and glc300 vehicles and 2016-2017 c450 4matic amg sport and glc300 4matic vehicles. In the event…
Why it matters: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Wheels (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility/Wiper (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 has 3 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 2 C450 model years for complaints (well below the 10 average). Neighboring years: 2016 (16 complaints, 5 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are wheels (1), visibility/wiper (1), other / unknown (1).
Where can I get a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C450 repair manual?
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