Mercedes-Benz C300 problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mercedes-Benz C300 model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,466
NHTSA complaints
28
recall campaigns
1,034
service bulletins (TSBs)
5
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 286 | 13 | 146 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 380 | 11 | 134 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 94 | 5 | 101 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 259 | 6 | 102 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 266 | 6 | 102 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 480 | 6 | 105 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 453 | 6 | 118 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 576 | 8 | 107 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 672 | 7 | 119 |
Common problems
- Mercedes-Benz C300 air bags problems1,187
- Mercedes-Benz C300 electrical system problems674
- Mercedes-Benz C300 steering problems460
- Mercedes-Benz C300 structure problems325
- Mercedes-Benz C300 exterior lighting problems306
- Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems305
- Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension problems304
- Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel/propulsion system problems205
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- C300 Wrist-pin allegationDP22002 · opened Sep 12, 2022 · closed Feb 27, 2024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentPE21001 · opened Jan 8, 2021 · closed Oct 14, 2021
- Loss of rear lighting assemblyEA13008 · opened Dec 20, 2013 · closed May 12, 2014