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Mercedes Benz C300

Safety Grade: F
1,784
Total Complaints
47
Crashes
62
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

AIR BAGS
451
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
416
STEERING
268
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
214
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
69
ENGINE
47
SUSPENSION
47
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (
37
SERVICE BRAKES
34
SEAT BELTS
29

Recent Complaints

2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine, seat belt, and air bag warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the headlights and navigation lights failed to activate for a while. There was burning odor inside the vehicle with the h...
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Vehicle inspection by independent service center indicated that a new rear frame was necessary. This was the second communication to nhtsa on this issue. This automobile (2009 c300) is inoperable due to this Mercedes rear frame defect .
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, attempting to stop, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and causing the contact to drive through a stop sign, then merge onto the interstate independently. The driver's side rear tire was leak...
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while at the car wash and attempting to wash the vehicle, there was popping sound coming from the vehicle, and the contact saw smoke coming from the speakers and called the Fire Department however, no damages were found. The vehicle was ...
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while at the car wash and attempting to wash the vehicle, there was popping sound coming from the vehicle, and the contact saw smoke coming from the speakers and called the Fire Department however, no damages were found. The vehicle was ...
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — SERVICE BRAKES
Certified Mercedes dealership confirmed that the subframe of my 2008 C300 is rusted and needs to be replaced which is under warranty. However, they are unwilling and do not acknowledge that the brake lines are also rusted and need to be replaced which is CAUSED by the rusted subframe. I first consul...
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the following day, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts and re...
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowed down independently and lost automotive power. The contact stated that the vehicle remained in the intersection while awaiting tow services. The contact stated ...
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — STEERING
The problem is that the steering wheel locking mechanism has failed. The vehicle could not be started or driven. It required a flatbed tow to an authorized Mercedes repair facility. It was diagnosed as the steering mechanism, requiring replacement. The cost for this repair is $1400.00. I research...
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 125,985, and at the time of regi...

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