2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 problems by component
672 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 270 | 40% | 79,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 228 | 34% | 80,000 mi |
| Steering → | 136 | 20% | 90,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 108 | 16% | 70,500 mi |
| Engine → | 31 | 5% | 80,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 22 | 3% | 75,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 17 | 3% | 112,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 16 | 2% | 66,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 2% | 72,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 9 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.