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Model year

2016 Mercedes-Benz C190

Sedan, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2025.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (17)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2016 sedan
Severity index0.02016 sedans average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C190 peaked in 2025, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202512026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C190 name steering

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C190

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C190

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Nov 3, 2025Failure Nov 3, 2025Red Bank, NJSteering

    EPS- Electric Power Steering failed while driving causing hazardous and dangerous conditions. While unable to steer the vehicle it crossed the median into oncoming traffic barely avoiding an accident and endangering my life and life of other drivers and passengers. Unlike on hydraulic systems where in case of defective pump it is still possible to steer the car, this electric steering it was impossible to control even to load the vehicle on the tow truck. Terrible technology or design, most importantly it is NOT SAFE !

    NHTSA complaint 11697303
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

17 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • P-B-00.20-105 Mar 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In addition to the information published in the Introduction into Service Manual, note maintenance interval changes for model 205.
  • LI82.85-P-055695 Jul 8, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
  • P-B-00.20-105 Mar 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MY-All Model 205, Maintenance Interval
  • LI72.40-P-058875 Apr 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Passenger side outside mirror glass adjusts itself at random at ignition on/off
  • LI35 30-P-058566 Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
  • LI33 30-P-056665 Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
  • P-SC-2019050006 May 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check coolant hose from expansion reservoir to cooler and replace if necessary
  • LI83-70-P-064480 May 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "High-voltage battery warning message" in instrument cluster
  • LI82-85-P-069789 May 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NTG 5.5 head unit - Browser shows "Fault during authentication" message
  • LI54-71-P-068935 May 2, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BR205 Facelift - Blind Spot Assist may activate without obvious cause
  • LI91 45-P-066075 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
  • LI54.21-P-062006 May 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    C63/GTx 177/178 Check Engine Light on with Misfire DTC's. Engine Running Roughly
  • LI07 70-P-066276 Mar 12, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.
  • P-SC-2015050006 Jun 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update Powertrain Control Module, Engine and Transmission Software
  • LI77.25-P-063997 Jan 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Variable rear spoiler occasionally fails to extend or retract.
  • LI32.25-P-061137 Mar 24, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
  • LI82.95-P-054406 Aug 28, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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