NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz C300

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

4,146

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

1,390

Operating state

951

Safety restraint issue

641

Reporting mechanism

624

Starting behavior

435

Thermal issue

278

Steering behavior

262

Lighting behavior

236

Smell

204

Noise

193

Fluid issue

174

Engine behavior

165

Braking behavior

164

Access/entry issue

157

Electrical issue

146

Performance issue

138

Safety restraint behavior

126

Driver assistance issue

120

Ride/handling behavior

117

Vibration/harshness

89

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

79

Powering on/off behavior

52

Recent change

49

Infotainment behavior

37

HVAC behavior

18

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jul 9, 2026


While I am driving my car it will make a loud crackling sound then my screens go black and warning sounds go off! This is not normal and I read there are recalls but when I entered my vin# nothing came up. Not to mention since I bought the car last February, I have had nothing but issues with my AC turning off which that I have taken to the dealership with video proof and told it was a software update which did not fix the issue. i am paying way too much money for a newer vehicle and having…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jul 1, 2026


Automatic trunk closing mechanism caused the trunk hood to close on my head as I was putting groceries in the trunk. This has occurred several times in the past but this time it hit my head with more force. I have not brought it to a dealer and it has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or any other entity. There was no warning or alarm before it closed. This could cause serious head injury to an individual on blood thinners.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Filed Jul 1, 2026


Throttle body and accelerator pedal position sensors failed. Component is available for inspection upon request. Independent service center confirmed failure on 1/3/2026 with 6 stored fault codes: P2101, P0122, P0222, P0123, P0223, P2135. Vehicle shuts off while driving without warning at various speeds. Loss of power steering and power brakes occurs when engine stalls, creating immediate risk of crash, injury or death to occupants and other drivers. Manufacturer customer service confirmed in…

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…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.