2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 problems by component
480 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 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 → | 250 | 52% | 63,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 60 | 13% | 93,000 mi |
| Structure → | 49 | 10% | 105,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 43 | 9% | 75,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 38 | 8% | 80,000 mi |
| Steering → | 34 | 7% | 82,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 20 | 4% | — |
| Engine → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Power Train → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.