2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Picked my 5 year old Granddaughter up from camp we had a down tornado warning and we were driving home suddenly the sunroof opens it starts raining on us I hurried and pushed the button to close it when I did it made a loud crunch noise and almost shut but stayed vented and one side is higher than…”
filed Jun 26, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving during rainy weather conditions, water leaked through the sunroof into the interior of the vehicle. In addition, while attempting to close the sunroof, the sunroof glass remained open and slanted on the front and rear…”
filed Nov 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly…Campaign 16V087000 · Feb 16, 2016
Related service bulletins
Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than…
PSL-NCU Return Parts 6/19 · Other · issued Jun 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During…
LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2026
Visibility problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C300 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 C300 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 C300 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 C300 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 C300 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 C300 | 1 | 0% |
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.