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Mercedes-Benz C300

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

4,159

Active records

Recalls

70

Active records

TSBs

813

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

141

Crashes

138

Fires

74

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz C300

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Condition issue

1,391

Operating state

956

Safety restraint issue

641

Reporting mechanism

624

Starting behavior

439

Thermal issue

278

Steering behavior

263

Lighting behavior

236

Smell

205

Noise

191

Fluid issue

175

Engine behavior

164

Braking behavior

163

Access/entry issue

156

Electrical issue

146

Performance issue

139

Safety restraint behavior

126

Driver assistance issue

120

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.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Car fails to accelerate past 25 mph when entering roadway. Roadway area is 45mph and vehicle would not accelerate to reach safe levels. This out myself and occupants of my vehicle in danger as traffic is already at the 45+ mph limit. Vehicle has 30,000 miles. Engine light came on after incident.

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jun 16, 2026


Transmission failed, yes available for inspection Very bad safety issue Yes it has been confirmed by dealship Yes by the deanship Yes there was warning lamps that appeared in January 2026

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

Filed Jun 16, 2026


2 of 245/40HR18XL & 2 of 225/45HR18XL... All 4 tires replaced I purchased a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 from Benzel Busch motor car (an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer) in [XXX] in XXX. Since purchase, this vehicle has had repeated, unresolved defects. The Check Engine warning light has illuminated numurous times, resulting 4 separate towing incidents. Despite multiple warranty repairs, the same issues keep recurring. At only 10,167 miles, one tire required replacement due to abnormal wear. …

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

Filed Jun 11, 2026


Dealership: Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe, 2586 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507 I am filing this complaint regarding multiple unresolved safety defects in my 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 persisting across numerous repair visits since February 2026. Defect 1 – Recurring Strut Assembly: Following an AC sensor replacement on February 11, 2026, a loud rattling noise emerged from the dashboard/strut area. The vehicle was retained 22 days without resolution. The strut plate was repaired, but the noise…

2018 MERCEDES BENZ C 300 4MATIC

Filed Jun 10, 2026


****Please force Merces to recall all VIN's!******* NHTSA ID Number: 23V854000 1) Front glass roof panel came off while driving the car on the freeway. I didn't see or hear anything. When I got out of the car, I saw the entire piece has come off. This has caused my sunroof to malfunction, and it won't close now. I garage my car and barely drive it. I bought it used in Dec. 2021. There was about 46,000 on it in Dec 2021 and now (June 2026) the mileage is 51,000. Yes, the car is available for…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jun 6, 2026


My 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe’s front driver seat belt will not fully retract to its stowed position. This creates THREE safety hazards: 1.Passenger Trip Hazard: The extended belt causes difficulty when exiting from the rear seat — passengers can easily trip over the non-retracting belt 2.Door Damage Risk: Belt gets stuck in the door, preventing proper closure and potentially damaging the door or wearing down the seat belt webbing 3.Safety System Failure: A belt that doesn’t retract properly…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jun 3, 2026


The 2025 c300 rwd sedan was parked outside for about an hour. After getting back into the car and reversing, the rear camera would not display. The camera/parking interface was activated however there was an error symbol where the camera image is displayed, with a camera crossed through. Restarting the car, shifting back into drive, and stowing the camera did not restore the rear camera image. The camera deploys upon reversing and the lens/housing is clean. The image is not displayed in the…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jun 2, 2026


The panoramic sunroof unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was parked in my driveway overnight. There was no collision, impact, weather event, vandalism, or any other external cause that could explain the failure. The damaged sunroof remains available for inspection upon request, and security camera footage from my property shows no outside influence that could have caused the glass to break. The unexpected failure of the panoramic sunroof created a significant safety risk. Had this…

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…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.