AI Damage2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 40% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 40% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 4 Electronic stability control 20% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My mechanic told me that my 2013 mercedes c250 has a timing chain/camshaft adjuster sprocket problem and that it happens a lot on these cars. I found hundreds of other people online with the same problem. It starts usually as soon as the warranty ends. The cost to fix it at the dealership is $5600.
I have only owned the car for 4 months & the airbag light turned on. The dealership I purchased my vehicle at refuses to look at it unless I pay them first.
Numerous complaints about sputtering or shuddering when starting my car along with grayish blue/black smoke from exhaust. I also have had cases of driving on the highway and then it hesitates, which puts my family and I in danger .
Check engine light code p0002. Accelerating in any form from the street or especially the highway merging on, there is a superior loss of power/acceleration. Very dangerous as you are a hazard coming into the highway and do not have adequate acceleration when on ramps are a very short distance.
Vehicle was stolen in florida I purchased it after being fixed and they stated that there where electrical issues after starting the vehicle and lights pertaining to airbags would flash. Afraid bags would go off while driving and cause accident.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the C204.9 has 5 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 5, about average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (40%), airbag warning light (20%), fuel system, fuel smell (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9?
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 2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 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 2013 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.