2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Fuel System
Fuel System leads by volume: 92 of 277 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (9) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 183 in 2006 to 277 in 2007.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | vs. 2007 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,250–4,850 | 3,500–4,550 | 3,500–4,100 | 3,700–5,150 | 3,700–5,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–24 | 17–22 | 19–22 | 15–21 | 15–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–21 / 20–29 | 15–19 / 20–27 | 17–19 / 22–27 | 12–18 / 19–26 | 12–18 / 19–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 370–555 | 404–523 | 404–468 | 423–592 | 423–592 | |
| Complaints filed | 140 | 183 | 277 | 834 | 656 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 17 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 15 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 10 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 19 | |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 14 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Fuel System: 92 of 277 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class get?
EPA rates it 19–22 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
EPA estimates $3,500–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 7-spd | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg (high) | $3,500 (low) | 404 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 7-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 18 mpg | 27 mpg (high) | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 423 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 7-spd | 6 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Compact Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 23 mpg | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Compact Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 23 mpg | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 53 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 56 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 92 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 57 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · Campaign 24V874000 · Nov 20, 2024
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · Campaign 22V954000 · Dec 27, 2022
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · Campaign 21V196000 · Mar 22, 2021
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · Campaign 19V918000 · Dec 23, 2019
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Consequence: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.