AI Damage2007 Mercedes-Benz C: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I rear ended another a 2012 nissan sentra and my car was declared a total lost. The other vehicle had very minimal damage.
Very strong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment every time gas tank is refilled. Smell gradually abates as the level of gas in the tank drops. Concern regarding fire hazard due to leaking gas. Appears to be a long-standing problem.
Every time I fill the car up with gas I get a very strong gas smell coming from the car. I've only owned the car one month, is there a recall for this vehicle?
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the C has 4 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (67%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.