2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 7 per year. That is about even with the other C-Class years here. Their median is 8 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 26), then Forward collision avoidance (5) and Fuel and propulsion system (4). The most filings arrived in 2023 (11 of 26). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2021 C-Class has 15 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 26 complaints, 8 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (26 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Car fails to accelerate past 25 mph when entering roadway. Roadway area is 45mph and vehicle would not accelerate to reach safe levels. This out myself and occupants of my vehicle in danger as traffic is already at the…"
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"Refer to Mercedes Complaint letter dated August 21, 2025. Refer to EDR report of the crash Mercedes Benz is claiming no responsibility for the failure of Active Brake Assist (ABA) during a frontal impact collision that…"
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"1. The vehicle experienced a fuel injector failure, which is part of the engine fuel delivery system. This failure appears connected to an open Fuel System Control Unit Software Update Recall (Campaign 2024080006) that…"
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"Passenger seat belt doesn’t lock properly sometimes comes out and is very hard to put in on entry of vehicle"
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"All on a sudden the entire screen goes blank. It has happened at least 4 times and each time the service center does some patching and it works for a few month. When it happens, all the safety features are off including…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
For 2022 C300 vehicles, NHTSA campaign 22V-678 states moisture in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM) and cause an electrical short, with possible rear lighting, seat-fold, camera, or fire risk; dealers install a SAM cover. Campaign 23V-462 covers certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles where the transmission wiring harness may be the wrong length and damage the harness, causing loss of drive power; dealers inspect and repair routing. Campaign 22V-189 covers certain 2021-2022 C-Class vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel for DISTRONIC hands-off detection software that may not warn when hands are off the wheel; dealers update the hand-detection software.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 7 per year. That is about even with the other C-Class years here. Their median is 8 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 26), then Forward collision avoidance (5) and Fuel and propulsion system (4). The most filings arrived in 2023 (11 of 26). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 C-Class has 15 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 26 complaints, 8 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.
Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with NHTSA.
What engine oil does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class use?
5W-40 full synthetic (MB-approved; common US C250/C350 fills)
What does NHTSA recall 17V-627 cover on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
NHTSA campaign 17V-627 covers certain 2012-2014 C250, C350, and C300 4Matic sedans (with many other Mercedes models): insufficient grounding of steering components can allow the driver air bag to deploy inadvertently.
What generation is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
W204 (2012-2014).