Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems by year
305 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 9 C300 model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 127 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 93 | 33% | 36,000 mi | |
| 2015 C300 | 127 | 34% | 53,000 mi | |
| 2014 C300 | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 2013 C300 | 8 | 3% | — | |
| 2012 C300 | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2011 C300 | 10 | 2% | — | |
| 2010 C300 | 13 | 3% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2009 C300 | 16 | 3% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2008 C300 | 31 | 5% | 80,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.