2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car is not starting. no dashboard no lights no window function no seat function no radio. nothing. Ignition lights are not turning on and the car is dead. Car batteries were newly replaced but understand this could be EIS and Steering lock issues which is common in Mercedes Benz models. Why is…”
filed Jun 10, 2024
“There is a crack in the flange causing a fuel leak in my C300 2011 Mercedes-Benz built March 2011. A strong gas smell fills the car. This situation is extremely dangerous and should be included in the recall that was approved for vehicles C300 manufactured from April 2011-July 2011. Please include…”
filed Jul 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 93 | 33% |
| 2015 C300 | 127 | 34% |
| 2014 C300 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 C300 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 C300 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 C300 | 16 | 3% |
| 2008 C300 | 31 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.