2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 electronic stability control (esc) problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Took car in for airbag recall, week later the car wont unlock, had to pay $50 to get in, was told battery had 12.4 amps, car wont turn over, electronic systems not engaging, alarm goes off, replaced battery $160checked fuses and bought $25, nothing now having to tow back to mercedes benz of…”
filed Apr 2, 2020
“I have a mb c300 2008 the car never had an issue until I brought it in for a airbag recall 2 weeks later I get an srs malfunction, esp and abs failure car doesnt turn on next day the car turns on and engine light goes on, then lights stayed on even after car was off next day lights went off while…”
filed Dec 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C300 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 C300 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 C300 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 C300 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 C300 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 C300 | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.