2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“NHTSA Safety Complaint – 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 | Mileage: 74,662 miles What Happened I’m filing this complaint because my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 suffered a sudden, complete engine failure at 74,662 miles, and I believe it’s a safety risk that deserves…”
filed May 22, 2026
“My C300 MBZ, 2016 is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in a recall, but my vehicle is not included in that recall. Camshaft: GENERAL REPAIR A cam is a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used especially in transforming rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa. Cams act…”
filed Apr 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current…Campaign 17V114000 · Feb 23, 2017
Engine problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C300 | 127 | 34% |
| 2014 C300 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 C300 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 C300 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 C300 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 C300 | 16 | 3% |
| 2008 C300 | 31 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.