2016–2025 · 4 model years · 14 recalls
We don't rate the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (10). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2016–2025.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 C-Class Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 C-Class Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 2017 C-Class Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 9 | 4 | 30 |
| 2016 C-Class Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 10 | 5 | 30 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about engine & cooling, transmission & drivetrain, electrical system.
The 2018, with 5 recalls on record with NHTSA.