2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was coming off the freeway on 9/25/25, and when I pressed on the breaks they completely locked up and would not break at all. The car turned off, no warning lights nothing, and I continued to hit the break and the car would not stop, then all of a sudden it came to a stop almost colliding within…”
filed Sep 27, 2025
“My Mercedes Benz 2014 W204 C250 initially had a noise during startup. The startup noise became louder and now my car does not start. Also, the check engine light indicate a cam shaft position sensor error. Looking online it appears that my problem is exactly like the problem described in a NHTSA…”
filed Jul 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other C250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C250 | 46 | 17% |
| 2012 C250 | 61 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.