2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 power train problems

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

share of all complaints

66,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The vehicle has been loosing power during driving. Acceleration will die, then power will return. In addition exterior lighting will also malfunction or not work. As well ans other items associate with power or the unit that controls the power of those items After taking the vehicle in multiple…”
filed Apr 10, 2025
“Transmission leaks so car starts shifting hard jerking learching. Mechanic says it is a torque converter seal that leaks so needs to be replaced. But have to pull the engine & transmission out to split so the labor is 22-23 hours labor when the part is only like $23 so the repair because of the…”
filed Apr 25, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause…
LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026
Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in…
LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 15, 2025