How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 C250, which is 10% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 C250.

At what mileage do 2014 C250 electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 50,187 miles.

Did any 2014 C250 electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 complaints involving fire and 1 involving a crash within this problem area, with no reported injuries.

How does 2014 compare to other C250 model years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 C250 has the highest share of electrical complaints among listed years at 10%, compared to 5% for 2013, 4% for 2012, and lower or zero shares for 2015 and 2016.

2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250, 10% of its 163 total complaints for the year. Two complaints involved fire and one involved a crash, with a median failure mileage of 50,187. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 10% of 163
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,187 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of power or engine shutdown while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the check engine light on and the vehicle drifting to a stop.
Cabin electrical smoke traced to the factory amplifier or speaker, reported as burning and smoking.
Dashboard warning lights (check engine, SRS) illuminating unexpectedly, sometimes with the vehicle becoming briefly inoperable or shaking under acceleration.
Ignition/key system failures where the car will not start and displays a "remove key" message despite the key being in place.
Vehicle stalling in traffic shortly after purchase or lease, with the engine dying and unable to be restarted immediately.

When 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2014, latest Mar 11, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2018 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by C250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201210 (4%)
201315 (5%)
201416 (10%)
20151 (8%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 have?: NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 C250, which is 10% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 C250.
At what mileage do 2014 C250 electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 50,187 miles.
Did any 2014 C250 electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 complaints involving fire and 1 involving a crash within this problem area, with no reported injuries.
How does 2014 compare to other C250 model years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 C250 has the highest share of electrical complaints among listed years at 10%, compared to 5% for 2013, 4% for 2012, and lower or zero shares for 2015 and 2016.