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Mercedes-Benz C300

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

4,135

Active records

Recalls

70

Active records

TSBs

590

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

140

Crashes

138

Fires

74

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz C300

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Condition issue

1,386

Operating state

951

Safety restraint issue

640

Reporting mechanism

621

Starting behavior

435

Thermal issue

278

Steering behavior

261

Lighting behavior

236

Smell

204

Noise

190

Fluid issue

174

Engine behavior

164

Braking behavior

163

Access/entry issue

155

Electrical issue

146

Performance issue

136

Safety restraint behavior

125

Driver assistance issue

119

Ride/handling behavior

117

Vibration/harshness

89

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

79

Powering on/off behavior

51

Recent change

49

Infotainment behavior

36

HVAC behavior

17

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes C300. The contact stated that the driver's side rear brakes and rotors were rusted. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, they were slow to respond. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a braking center, which declined the warranty for the aftermarket parts. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

Filed May 27, 2026


I had to take a detour one night coming home, the detour led to a bridge that connects to a highway. Approaching the bridge my car started to jerk and pop up with all of these notification about “blind spot assistance” is down, “car engine failure, please check user manual”, “car malfunction” with a engine battery symbol. All the while the engine light was on. All these warning was popping up one after another, while I was trying to merge onto the bridge. Mind you there is no shoulder currently…

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

Filed May 24, 2026


Strong fu Smell after filling tank recently. Checked under the passenger side rear seat and there is some fuel on the top of tank. Local mechanic confirmed and mentioned not to fill tank more than half. Requires replacement of fuel tank to fix it

2018 MERCEDES BENZ C 300 4MATIC

Filed May 22, 2026


Mercedes-benz usa. llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2014-2020 c-class, cla, gla, s-class. glc, and gle vehicles. please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle details. the front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle., Consequence A detached roof panel can become a roao hazard, increasing the risk of a crash I went to the…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

Filed May 22, 2026


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 investigation. I’ve owned this car since 2016 and followed every recommended service interval. All available warranties were purchased and maintained. The car showed absolutely no signs of trouble before…

2026 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed May 22, 2026


When driving 75mph in order to change my favorite radio station, I must go to the center tablet, scroll until I find the station desired and then must tap it in the center or it does not change. On my 2025 MB C model you could change the channels on the steering column. I asked MB to research this issue and I was told a third party wrote the 2026 software and did not include this option! Is it not a safety concern that when doing 75 mph you must take your eyes off the road to find and change a…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed May 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes Benz C. The contact stated that while driving on the highway, the vehicle began to lose power, riding rough. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel injection failure. The vehicle read diagnostic code P1CEF85. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed May 19, 2026


Upon starting engine while parked the engine vibrated roughly then stopped. Engine light and coolant light illuminated but shut off. Vehicle proceeded as normal, however, as I proceeded for the highway about 1 - 1/2 blocks and approximately 1,200 feet before approaching highway the vehicle 1200 abruptly lost acceleration; engine light and coolant light illuminated again, then engine abruptly shut down in the middle of the road causing a severe safety hazard. Putting myself and others at risk.…

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

Filed May 19, 2026


Vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport Problem Component: Fuel / Propulsion System Safety Issue Description: My 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 developed a serious fuel tank leak at approximately 106,460 miles which created overwhelming gasoline fumes and rendered the vehicle unsafe to operate. The gasoline fumes were extremely strong and entered the passenger area. The fumes were severe enough that I became physically overwhelmed from the gasoline exposure and discarded clothing due to…

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

Filed May 15, 2026


Fire

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed smoke emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to her work location and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the hood, she observed orange flames coming from the engine compartment. A parking attendant extinguished the fire, and a police and/or fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed with a fuel line leak that caused the engine harness to…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.