2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 structure problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd…”
filed Aug 7, 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300W. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment. The contact was later informed that the wheel alignment was not fully completed due to extensive corrosion on the subframe. The contact picked up the vehicle and upon investigation discovered that…”
filed Jan 31, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim…
LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2026
Structure problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 C300 | 59 | 16% |
| 2014 C300 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 C300 | 58 | 22% |
| 2012 C300 | 54 | 20% |
| 2011 C300 | 49 | 10% |
| 2009 C300 | 27 | 5% |
| 2008 C300 | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.