Mercedes-benz C350 2014
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars Compact.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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Mercedes-Benz | Premium | |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
19 - 20 MPG | 27 - 29 MPG | 377 - 400 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - C 350 - C350 Coupe - C350 4matic Coupe -
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What is the MPG of a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350?
- The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 - 20 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 27 - 29 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 is $2900.
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Are there recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350, additional information is below.
- 3.5L 6 cylinder 7-speed automatic with select shift
Recall 184499 [USA]: An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 151171 [USA]: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 129282 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 130769 [USA]: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive C350
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions Transmission Automatic 7-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 20.3763 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 378 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23.4937 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 83 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28.8973 Vehicle record id 33648 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) C350 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 7-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.7882 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 40.4148 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 3-character manufacturer code MBX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive C350
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; FFV Transmission Automatic 7-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 2 3.75706 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 19.9494 City mpg for fuel type 2 14 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 2, 14.4871 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 384 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 2 363 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 2 363 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22.9904 Combined mpg for fuel type 2 17 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 2, 16.8005 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 87 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; FFV EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2900 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 2 ($) 2650 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium or E85 Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 EPA ghg score for dual fuel vehicle running on the alternative fuel (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28.2546 Highway mpg for fuel type 2 21 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 2, 20.8747 Vehicle record id 33650 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) C350 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 7-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.2 Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 2 18.3 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 40.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 2 29.7 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Fuel type 2. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the alternative fuel (e.g. e85, electricity, cng, lpg). for single fuel vehicles, this field is not used E85 EPA range for fuel type 2 296 3-character manufacturer code MBX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive C350
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI Transmission Automatic 7-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 20.1489 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 377 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23.4484 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 103 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29.3157 Vehicle record id 33921 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) C350 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 7-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 40.2 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 3-character manufacturer code MBX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y Automatic 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive C350 4matic Coupe
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Transmission Automatic 7-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 19.4137 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 400 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22.1453 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Drive axle type 4-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 111 EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 5 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 5 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26.7445 Vehicle record id 34039 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) C350 4matic Coupe Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 Transmission Automatic 7-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.4649 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.8511 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 3-character manufacturer code MBX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive C350 Coupe
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI Transmission Automatic 7-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 20.1596 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 382 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23.1642 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 112 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28.3235 Vehicle record id 34040 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) C350 Coupe Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 Transmission Automatic 7-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.3 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 40.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 3-character manufacturer code MBX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y
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Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation # EA21002
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.Nhtsa.Gov/sites/nhtsa.Gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.Pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20200401 |
I have an open recall for my airbags since january of 2019. I am shipping my vehicle through the military in 2 months but am filling the paperwork out now and one of the criteria is that the car cannot have any open recalls. When i did research on the recall it is still open and unable to be fixed due to "remedy not available yet."
No | No | N | None | None | 20200331 |
I have an open recall for my airbags since january of 2019. I am shipping my vehicle through the military in 2 months but am filling the paperwork out now and one of the criteria is that the car cannot have any open recalls. When i did research on the recall it is still open and unable to be fixed due to "remedy not available yet."
No | No | N | None | None | 20190412 |
Front right malfunction
Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20190222 |
2014 mercedes benz c350. Consumer writes in regards to defective acceleration system. *ld the consumer stated the cruise control malfunctioned causing a 4 car collision. The consumer stated the information in the police report was false and that the crash was inadequately investigated. *js
No | No | N | None | None | 20190201 |
I was notified in february 2019 that car needed the air bags replaced! Here a year and a half later they still don't have the parts! I think they are lieing to me!
No | No | N | None | None | 20190131 |
I was notified in february 2019 that car needed the air bags replaced! Here a year and a half later they still don't have the parts! I think they are lieing to me!
No | No | N | None | None | 20190131 |
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The parts for the recall remedy were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Mercedes-benz of akron (1361 e market st, akron, oh 44305, (330) 733-7511) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
No | No | N | None | None | 20171225 |
Steering wheel spring grounding problem can accidentally deploy airbag. Recalled in oct 2017 but i'm told parts will not be available until may 2018. This is an unreasonably long time. I went to trade-in this car to purchase a new one and was told that no dealer can sell a car with a pending safety recall except "as is" through an auto auction, which lowers the value of my car by over $2,000 versus a normal dealer trade. How do i recover this loss without suing mercedes? Are there any government remedies other than private lawsuit?
No | No | N | None | None | 20171130 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c350. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v627000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on december 17, 2017. Mercedes-benz of augusta (3061 washington road, augusta, ga 30907, 707-860-11111) stated that parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.