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2010 Mercedes-Benz C300: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

453 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

65,650 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-02 (October 2, 2026). 210 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 202 of 453 complaints (44.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Steering behavior	70	15.5%
Electrical and battery issues	46	10.2%
Braking behavior	39	8.6%
Fuel system concerns	20	4.4%
Transmission and shifting	9	2.0%
Engine operation	3	0.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags

202

Electrical System

Steering

Exterior Lighting

Unknown Or Other

Fuel/Propulsion System

Structure:Body

Suspension

Air Bags: 202; Electrical System: 80; Steering: 69; Exterior Lighting: 44; Unknown Or Other: 27; Fuel/Propulsion System: 26; Structure:Body: 24; Suspension: 23

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 44; 50,000 to 74,999: 68; 75,000 to 99,999: 43; 100,000 to 149,999: 31; 150,000 and above: 9

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (68). 243 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

100

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 5; 2012: 3; 2013: 6; 2014: 29; 2015: 35; 2016: 47; 2017: 100; 2018: 65; 2019: 75; 2020: 26; 2021: 12; 2022: 23; 2023: 8; 2024: 7; 2025: 7; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 70 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 46 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 39 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10296738 · 2009-12-22 (December 22, 2009)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHEN PARKED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WILL ONLY UNLOCK WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE DOOR WAS UNLOCKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 02/18/10. *LJ UPDATED 03/09/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS DIFFICULTY PULLING THE KNOB ON THE REAR DOORS TO UNLOCK THEM. IT IS SMOOTHLY, SLIPPERY AND NARROW AND HE IS UNABLE TO GRASP IT. UPDATED 06/29/10.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10296738 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10359252 · 2010-10-05 (October 5, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE. A LOUD NOISE SOUNDED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,109.

Owner-reported narrative. 6,109 miles reported. Look up ODI 10359252 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10371131 · 2010-12-18 (December 18, 2010)

VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP. HOOD WAS NOT SECURE AND SENSOR NEVER NOTIFIED DRIVER. SEAT STOPPED WORKING. BLUETOOTH IS FAULTY. THE JERKING OCCURS EVERY WEEK, AT LEAST EVERY OTHER DAY DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM SO NO REPAIRS DONE. BLUETOOTH NOT FIXED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10371131 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10403924 · 2011-05-31 (May 31, 2011)

I WAS ENTERING THE ONTARIO SOUTH BOUND ON RAMP TO THE I 15 FREEWAY , IN MY 2010 C300 MERCEDES BENZ, WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED TO 6000 RPMS AND I LET UP ON THE GAS, COASTED, AND WHEN I APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR, IT SURGED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, AND EACH TIME I COASTED UNTIL I COULD GET OFF THE FREEWAY AT THE NEXT OFF RAMP. I THEN APPLIED NORMAL PRESSURE TO CONTINUE AND THE CAR PROCEEDED IN A NORMAL MANNER, SO I DROVE TO A SHOPPING CENTER AND STARTED TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE ENGINE ACCELERATED AGAIN TO 6000RPMS, AND I FLEW OVER A…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,777 miles reported. Look up ODI 10403924 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10406697 · 2011-06-15 (June 15, 2011)

2010 C300 MERCEDES BENZ. CONSUMER STATES THE FOG LIGHT IS DEFECTIVE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT SIDE GLASS FOG LIGHT COVER CRACKED WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL FORCE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE REPLACEMENT COST WOULD BE $300. THE DEALER STATED THE LIGHT MIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IF LEFT UNCOVERED. THE CONSUMER STATED ON APRIL 9, 2011 THE LEFT SIDE GLASS FOG LIGHT COVER CRACKED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED IT, BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT REPLAC…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10406697 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10411448 · 2011-07-08 (July 8, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REALIGNED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL GERMAN VEHICLES PULL TOWARDS THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BASED ON HIS OBSERVATIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING LOWER TO THE GROUND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 25,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10411448 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10413806 · 2011-07-20 (July 20, 2011)

ON JULY 18, 2011, I WAS WAITING IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC FOR A SIGNAL LIGHT TO CHANGE, AND AS THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME BEGAN TO MOVE, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND MY 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300 LURCHED FORWARD AND REARENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE FORWARD MOTION WAS VERY FORCEFUL AND THE IMPACT WAS HEAVY. THIS WAS UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION, AS I HAD NOT DEPRESSED TO ACCELERATOR AND WHILE I AM DEEMED AT FAULT I FEEL THIS MOVEMENT IS DEFINITELY RELATED TO ANOTHER INCIDENT IN THIS VEHICLE REPORTED ON MAY 21, 2011. PLEASE REFER TO ODI # …

Owner-reported narrative. 6,664 miles reported. Look up ODI 10413806 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10419190 · 2011-08-12 (August 12, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE BOOT, ROTORS AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10419190 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

14V177000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Reported: 2014-04-11 (April 11, 2014)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

Consequence: Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

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16V081000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2016-02-11 (February 11, 2016)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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16V363000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2016-05-26 (May 26, 2016)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, MBUSA is recalling certain model year 2008 C300 Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan and C300 4-Matic Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

17V177000 · Electrical System:Software | Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Reported: 2017-03-14 (March 14, 2017)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.

Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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18V043000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2018-01-10 (January 10, 2018)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec 4Matic, GLK350, SLS Coupe, SLS AMG GT Coupe, and SLS Roadster vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, MBUSA is recalling certain 2010 C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe, E550 Coupe, GLK350, and GLK350 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." MBUSA is also recalling certain 2009 C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY or "Zone C." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

19V010000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2019-01-09 (January 9, 2019)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, 2015-2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2014-2017 E550 Cabrio, and 2014-2016 E550 Coupe vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally, MBUSA is recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2011 C300, 2011-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Coupe, 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2011-2016 E550 Cabrio, E550 Coupe, 2011-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." MBUSA is also recalling certain 2012-2014 C250, E350 4Matic Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2010-2011 C300, 2010-2014 C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe, 2011-2014 E350 Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2015-2016 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2016-2017 E550 Cabrio, 2010-2016 E550 Coupe, 2010-2015 GLK350 4Matic, GLK350 RWD, and 2013-2015 GLK250 BlueTec 4Matic vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

453 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-02.

46.4%Usable mileage210 / 453 records

100.0%Valid incident date453 / 453 records

100.0%Valid filing date453 / 453 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates453 / 453 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Air Bags	20244.6% ODI 10359252 · 6,109 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE. A LOUD NOISE SOUNDED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,109. Look up ODI 10359252 at NHTSA ↗	25052.1% ODI 10493639 · 23,000 mi THE AIR BAGS ON MY C300 MERCEDES 2011 DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT CRASH. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT A T INTERSECTION STREET. I WAS AT THE FRONT LANE AT A T INTERSECTION STOPPING DURING RED LIGHT. A VOLVO CAR FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION THAT WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN-INTO THE STREET THAT I WAS STOPPING ON- CRASHED INTO MY VEHICLE FRONT TO FRONT AS A RESULT OF AVOIDING GETTING CRASHED BY ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS PASSING RED LIGHT INTO IT'S OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VOLVO THAT CRASHED INTO MY CAR FRONT TO FRONT PUSHED MY VEHICLE ABO… Look up ODI 10493639 at NHTSA ↗	11342.5% ODI 10595185 · 25,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER VEERED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVER THEN CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25000. UPDATED 09-04-14 *BF UPDATED 09/10/201… Look up ODI 10595185 at NHTSA ↗	9938.1% ODI 10521253 · 5,000 mi THE 'PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED' MESSAGE COMES ON EVEN IF WHEN THERE'S AN ADULT PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL WEEKS AGO AND AM USING A LOANER, ANOTHER 2013 C300, THE MESSAGE JUST APPEARED IN THE LOANER AS WELL, LOANER HAS LESS THAN 1,000 MILES THE MESSAGE APPEARS RANDOMLY WHETHER PARKED OR MOVING. THE DEALER CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY OR NOT. THE PART, WHICH IS MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY, IS ON BACK ORDER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. *TR Look up ODI 10521253 at NHTSA ↗	5255.3% ODI 11040329 I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE EARLIER THIS YEAR REGARDING MY AIRBAG RECALL AND STILL NO DEALER CAN TELL ME WHEN THE REPLACEMENT WILL BE IN. JUST YESTERDAY 10/26/2017 I RECEIVED A MAILER NOTICE THAT TK HOLDINGS HAS FILED FOR CHAPTER 11. HOW DO I GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED? Look up ODI 11040329 at NHTSA ↗	112.9% ODI 10787105 · 4,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED WITH AN UNKNOWN ERROR MESSAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500. Look up ODI 10787105 at NHTSA ↗	62.1% ODI 11013839 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2017020023, NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V114. I HAVE VISITED MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSE REPLACING THE AIRBAGS FOR ME DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THIS MOMENT. Look up ODI 11013839 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	132.9% ODI 10676129 THE BELT TENSIONER FOR THE SERPENTINE BELT SEIZED UP CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO SHRED AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UPPER AND LOWER PULLEYS. THE CAR BECAME IMMOBILE IMMEDIATELY AS ALL THE ACCESSORIES WERE RENDERED USELESS, LIKE THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, ETC. AS A RESULT, THE FOLLOWING HAD TO REPLACED: SERPENTINE BELT, TENSIONER, UPPER PULLEY, AND LOWER PULLEY. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT THIS OCCURRED WHEN I WAS PARKING IN A PARKING LOT AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND TH… Look up ODI 10676129 at NHTSA ↗	102.1% ODI 11061316 THE CAR WILL NOT START, NO POWER, NO LIGHTS, NO RADIO, NO RESPONSE AFTER INSERTING THE KEY. I TRIED BOTH KEYS AND SAME ISSUE EXISTS WITH BOTH KEYS. THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. Look up ODI 11061316 at NHTSA ↗	51.9% ODI 10689919 · 45,000 mi WHILE MY CAR WAS RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY PRIOR TO DRIVING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THIS SPECIFIC CAR, BUT WAS TOLD BY THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR THAT IT WAS EITHER ELECTRICAL OR FUEL PUMP RELATED. *TR Look up ODI 10689919 at NHTSA ↗	83.1% ODI 10495131 · 2,400 mi 2013 C300 4MATIC LUXURY MODEL. 1/26 - MY ENGINE STOP WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT. (2ND TRIP OF THE DAY) IT'S NOT ECO STOP/START KIND OF STOP. THE CAR WON'T START WHEN I RELEASE MY BRAKE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS AT DASH WERE ON. 1/29 - TODAY WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THIS MORNING THE ENGINE STOP 1-2 SECONDS AFTER I STARTED IT. (2ND TRIP OF THE DAY) ALL WARNING LIGHT AT DASH WERE ON. I TOOK OUT MY KEY THEN PLUG IN TO START IT AGAIN. THIS TIME ENGINE STARTED, BUT BOTH ENGINE AND CAR SHAKE LOOKS LIKE IT?S GOING TO STOP. I WAIT FOR 6-7 SECOND… Look up ODI 10495131 at NHTSA ↗	22.1% ODI 11466656 Parked the car, did something, came back and car did not start. Key in, no crank, no start, no steering. No lights on the dash, no gear shifting, can’t roll the windows up. All out of nowhere. Think it’s a problem with the Electronic Steering Lock. Look up ODI 11466656 at NHTSA ↗	12733.3% ODI 10712755 · 1,750 mi 1. WARNING LIGHT "INOPERATIVE COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS" COMES UP ON THE DISPLAY ON & OFF WHEN DRIVING. CAR WAS SENT TO SERVICE ON 4/22 BUT DIDN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME ON 4/23. 2. ON 4/24, WARNING LIGHT "INOPERATIVE COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS" COMES UP AGAIN PLUS THE YELLOW "ENGINE LIGHT". *TR Look up ODI 10712755 at NHTSA ↗	9332.5% ODI 10850806 · 60 mi I BOUGHT A NEW 2016 C-CLASS MERCEDES BENZ . I HAD THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 24 HOURS WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AMBIENT AIRFLOW. THE ENGINE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, CAUSING A ROUGH RIDE. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE ENGINE WILL STALL AND THEN SHOOT FORWARD. Look up ODI 10850806 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	235.1% ODI 10633700 · 29,000 mi ORIGINAL TIRES WITH 29000 MILES........ CONTINENTAL TIRE LEFT FRONT SHREDDED ON FREEWAY, TOTAL SEPARATION OF RUBBER FROM RIM, CONTACTED CONTINENTAL [XXX], WAS REFERRED TO CUSTOMER AND THEN TO WARRANTY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, FILED A CLAIM WHICH WAS REJECTED AFTER 4 MONTHS BECAUSE I DIDN'T PROVIDE THE SHREDDED TIRE. CONTINENTAL REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PRODUCT VIRTUALLY DISINTEGRATING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS TOTAL UNACCEPTABLE, I HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES AND WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANY CONTINENTAL PRODUCT AGAIN. … Look up ODI 10633700 at NHTSA ↗	5711.9% ODI 11064613 · 82,074 mi RIGHT REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNT BECAME DETACHED FROM SUB FRAME. SHEET METAL ON REAR SUSPENSION SUB FRAME RIPPED / TORE SO THAT REAR TRAILING ARM IS ONLY ATTACHED TO LOWER PART OF MOUNT, AND NOT ATTACHED TO VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENT, BUT VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE TO DRIVE WHEN HEAVY BRAKING COULD OCCUR! VEHICLE VEERS SUDDENLY TO THE RIGHT! CONCERN BESIDES INSTABILITY IS THAT LOOSE TRAILING LINK COULD PUNCTURE FUEL TANK LESS THAN AN INCH AWAY. FIRST NOTICED WHILE DRIVING ON I-4 WHEN A VEHICLE CHANGED INTO MY LANE ABRUPTLY, AND I HAD TO FORCEFULLY … Look up ODI 11064613 at NHTSA ↗	6524.4% ODI 11352792 · 92,000 mi THE REAR SUBFRAME HAS CORRODED AROUND THE AREAS WHERE THE TRAILING ARM AND CONTROL ARM MEET THE SUBFRAME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAS DISINTEGRATED AROUND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM CAUSING IT TO HAVE DETACHED, ALONG WITH A PIECE OF THE SUBFRAME. THE METAL OF THE SUBFRAME IS DISTORTED AROUND THE AREA OF THE BREAK. THE DETACHED TRAILING ARM AND PIECE OF SUBFRAME ARE NOW MAKING CONTACT WITH THE FUEL TANK AS WELL. THE FUEL TANK COULD HAVE EASILY RUPTURED AND IGNITED WHEN THIS CAR WAS STILL IN OPERATION, AS THIS CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR … Look up ODI 11352792 at NHTSA ↗	6324.2% ODI 11406223 · 30,000 mi REAR SUB FRAME RUST DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER Look up ODI 11406223 at NHTSA ↗	1111.7% ODI 10668400 · 1,959 mi R/F TIRE BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL. AT 1959 MILES A BUBBLE APPEARED IN THE R/F TIRE. I DISCOVERED THE BUBBLE WHILE WASHING THE CAR . THIS APPEARED ABOUT TWO MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. AUGUST 19 20014 THE DEALER RELUNCTANTLY REPLACE THE TIRE. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY BUBBLES SINCE THAT DATE. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE CONTINENTAL TIRES. *TR Look up ODI 10668400 at NHTSA ↗	215.5% ODI 10679748 · 1,100 mi I STARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WARNING CAME ON. TRUE ENOUGH, IT WAS A STRUGGLE TO STEER MY CAR BACK HOME - I WAS JUST 3 MINUTES AWAY FROM HOME. THE CAR WAS TOWED THE NEXT MORNING TO AUTOHAUS ON EDENS IN NORTHBROOK, IL. I DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN EUROPE SINCE DEC 2014. I WAS SHOCKED THAT OWNERS IN THE US WERE NOT WARNED OF THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ISSUED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, IT LIKELY WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VERY SER… Look up ODI 10679748 at NHTSA ↗	10.3% ODI 11732985 I am reporting a structural failure of the rear subframe (axle carrier) on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 (W205). The component is exhibiting significant internal-to-external corrosion (perforation), specifically at the suspension mounting points. Safety Impact: The vehicle is currently exhibiting unstable handling and a 'skittish' 'swerving' sensation causing the car to 'fishtail' under braking during normal braking and at highway speeds, indicating a compromise in the structural integrity of the rear axle. This poses an immediate risk of a 'loss… Look up ODI 11732985 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	8017.7% ODI 10454173 · 35,000 mi ALL OF MY EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT BURNED OUT THE METAL PART WHERE MERCEDES HAD TO REPLACE THE UNIT. AS OF MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR IN THE DEALER TO REPAIR A RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT OUT. TR ...UPDATED 03/27/13 BF UPDATED 04/03/2013 *JS Look up ODI 10454173 at NHTSA ↗	439.0% ODI 10509639 · 119,601 mi LEFT SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBELY MELTED AND CAUGHT THE TRUNK ON FIRE. I HAVE 10 OF THESE C300S THAT ARE AFFECTED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE SPOKE WITH MERCEDES ON THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DECLINING TO DO THE REPAIR AT NO COST. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE COVERED NO MATTER WHAT..I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND YET THERE IS NO RECALLS OR TSBS ON THIS ISSUE. ANY HELP ON THIS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.. *TR Look up ODI 10509639 at NHTSA ↗	124.5% ODI 11034553 · 56,000 mi MY AIRBAGS GO ON AND OFF ON THERE OWN. MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS ALWAYS MESSED UP. MY LIGHTING GOES ON AND OFF, THE ELECTRICAL HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SOMETIMES JSUT SHUT OFF COMPLEYTELY AND NOT TUREN ON FOR DAYS. I HAVE HAD TIMES I HAD TO GET MY VEHICLE TOWED. Look up ODI 11034553 at NHTSA ↗	166.2% ODI 10495131 · 2,400 mi 2013 C300 4MATIC LUXURY MODEL. 1/26 - MY ENGINE STOP WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT. (2ND TRIP OF THE DAY) IT'S NOT ECO STOP/START KIND OF STOP. THE CAR WON'T START WHEN I RELEASE MY BRAKE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS AT DASH WERE ON. 1/29 - TODAY WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THIS MORNING THE ENGINE STOP 1-2 SECONDS AFTER I STARTED IT. (2ND TRIP OF THE DAY) ALL WARNING LIGHT AT DASH WERE ON. I TOOK OUT MY KEY THEN PLUG IN TO START IT AGAIN. THIS TIME ENGINE STARTED, BUT BOTH ENGINE AND CAR SHAKE LOOKS LIKE IT?S GOING TO STOP. I WAIT FOR 6-7 SECOND… Look up ODI 10495131 at NHTSA ↗	88.5% ODI 10660706 · 6,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10660706 at NHTSA ↗	4912.9% ODI 10664470 · 150 mi SOON AFTER PURCHASING MERCEDES, DISCOVERED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SAFETY ISSUES (ALL OF THESE FEATURES ARE STANDARD): 1) NEW "KEYLESS-GO LOCKING SYSTEM IS FACTORY PROGRAMMED TO UNLOCK ALL DOORS WHEN KEY IS IN OWNER'S POSSESSION & REAR DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE IS TOUCHED, ALLOWING INTRUDER(S) TO EASILY ENTER OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. 2) NEW COMMAND/COMPUTER/TOUCH PAD SYSTEM, CONTROLS VARIOUS OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS, LIKE RADIO, ENCOURAGING DRIVER TO TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD TO OPERATE. TOUCHPAD REQUIRES DRIVER TO MAKE "MOUSE-LIKE" ACTIONS ON… Look up ODI 10664470 at NHTSA ↗	3110.8% ODI 10906348 · 900 mi C300 ANTI COLLISION SENSOR MALFUNCTION LIGHT DISPLAYED AND LOSS ENGINE POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. THE CAR WAS TRAVELING APROX 20 MPH AT THE TIME ON CITY STREET. THEN POWER RESUMED, THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OUT. MERCEDES-BENZ OF TEMECULA, CA COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. WORKORDER 229423, 9/13/16 Look up ODI 10906348 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	276.0% ODI 10723865 · 74,000 mi DRIVER'S SIDE INNER DOOR HANDLE CABLE CONNECTOR BROKE. CANNOT EXIT CAR FROM INSIDE AND MUST ROLL DOWN WINDOW AND OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. COULD BE A PROBLEM IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES BENZ ON MULTIPLE DISCUSSION FORUMS. Look up ODI 10723865 at NHTSA ↗	336.9% ODI 10761728 · 72,000 mi I NOTICE THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY SOAKED WITH WATER AFTER A NIGHT OF HEAVY RAIN. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A FEW DAYS I WAS ADVISED THAT THERE IS A DRAIN HOSE FROM THE SUNROOF THAT IS CLOGGED AND THE REPAIRS WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I INFACT WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE SAME DAY AND WAS ADVISED BY THE SAME SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CAME IN THAT SAME… Look up ODI 10761728 at NHTSA ↗	238.6% ODI 11074774 CPSC: I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM MERCEDES THAT MY CAR MAY SERIOUSLY INJURE OR KILL ME BUT THEY CANT FIX IT YET. I ASKED FOR LOANER CAR UNTIL THEY COULD GET IT FIXED AND THEY SAID "WELL ITS REALLY NOT UNSAFE THEY JUST HAD TO SEND THE LETTER FOR LEGAL REASONS. DT JS Look up ODI 11074774 at NHTSA ↗	197.3% ODI 10920399 · 26,550 mi THE WELDS OF THE EXHAUST PIPES TO THE MUFFLER BROKE CAUSING THE MUFFLER TO SLIP OF THE PIPES. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF ALL SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE PERFORM AND DRIVEN ONLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Look up ODI 10920399 at NHTSA ↗	88.5% ODI 10838837 · 11,000 mi THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND THE TRUNK WAS OPENED WHEN THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE WINDOW WAS NOT STRUCK. THIS OCCURRED AFTER A 200 MILE HIGHWAY TRIP WITH NO ISSUES. OBVIOUSLY, IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN A DIFFICULT SITUATION. Look up ODI 10838837 at NHTSA ↗	6316.5% ODI 10763696 · 1,500 mi I HAD TWO ISSUES WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF BUYING THE CAR EARLIER IN THIS. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN EARLY FEB 2015. I HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE HEATING UNIT, THEN A SMALL CLICKING SOUND ENSUED FOR OVER A WEEK. BROUGHT IT IN, THE MOTOR HAD BLOWN, SO THEY REPLACED IT WITHOUT A DIME OUT OF MY POCKET. THEN IN MARCH, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR WHEN A VERY LOUD NOISE LIKE BAD BREAKS STARTED AND WOULDN'T STOP NO MATTER WHAT I DID. WE TOWED IT USING MERCEDES, BUT HAD TO PAY FOR AN UBER TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT WAS AGAIN ANOTHER MALFUNCTION WITH THE… Look up ODI 10763696 at NHTSA ↗	6522.7% ODI 10958590 · 2,000 mi WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED OVER 65 , CAR WILL BEGIN SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND HESITATION OCCURS. THIS IS ERRATIC-3 INSTANCES. TERRIFYING! ANOTHER PROBLEM -STARTED CAR BEGAN HESITATING ,UNABLE TO GO OVER 30MPH AND SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. COULD NOT DRIVE CAR.THE CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER TWICE-NOTHING FOUND. Look up ODI 10958590 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	265.7% ODI 10766408 · 65,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10766408 at NHTSA ↗	387.9% ODI 10762669 · 51,000 mi I FILLED MY GAS TANK UP FRIDAY EVENING, WENT HOME AND PARKED MY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE. THE NEXT MORNING THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SEAL AND CAP UNDER THE PASSENGER BACK SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE $434. NOT ONLY IS THIS DANGEROUS IT SHOULD NOT BE THE CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITY WHEN THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED FAULTY MATERIAL. Look up ODI 10762669 at NHTSA ↗	93.4% ODI 10689919 · 45,000 mi WHILE MY CAR WAS RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY PRIOR TO DRIVING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THIS SPECIFIC CAR, BUT WAS TOLD BY THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR THAT IT WAS EITHER ELECTRICAL OR FUEL PUMP RELATED. *TR Look up ODI 10689919 at NHTSA ↗	20.8% ODI 11573646 I bought this car new in 2013. I maintained it at the dealer as per MB recommendations. Last service was in August 2023. Currently had 42K miles on it. Two weeks ago 2 unknown to me lights came on and I took it to the dealer. The diagnosis was total failure due to oil leaking into the computer system. Second problem was water in the subfloor affecting sensors. Coons Mercedes in Catonsville, MD has all records. I was told that the oil leak was not detected because it was internal and due to an engine design. I was informed that there are many o… Look up ODI 11573646 at NHTSA ↗	11.1% ODI 11575862 The intake manifold blew on my car while it was off overnight and I took it to the Mercedes dealership to have it fix and the next day I got it back after it was repaired the same problem happened again when I went to unlock my car I heard a bang and smoke coming from the engine Look up ODI 11575862 at NHTSA ↗	6617.3% ODI 10971862 · 9,800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,800. Look up ODI 10971862 at NHTSA ↗	5719.9% ODI 11171009 THERE'S A CONSTANT GAS SMELL IN MY CAR. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT WAS A LEAK TWICE, BUT THAT CAN'T BE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT STILL CARRIES THE SMELL. Look up ODI 11171009 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	245.3% ODI 10622416 · 65,300 mi WENT TO EXIT CAR AND INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE INSIDE DOOR. CANNOT EXIT VEHICLE. *TR Look up ODI 10622416 at NHTSA ↗	347.1% ODI 10679956 · 35,000 mi THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR GOT FLOODED WITH WATER. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE SUNROOF DRAIN AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE HEADLINER AND PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR CARPETING TO ACCESS THE AFFECTED AREAS. THE $795 ESTIMATE BALLOONED TO $1600 WHEN THEY SAID THAT THE SEATING WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE CARPET BECAUSE THERE WAS MORE WATER THAT HAD GOTTEN INTO THE CAR THAN THEY ORIGINALLY THOUGHT! THIS SOUNDS LIKE A DESIGN DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE! THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS WITH THE ELECTRIC P… Look up ODI 10679956 at NHTSA ↗	3011.3% ODI 11175167 TAKATA RECALL WAS MADE ON THIS CAR IN JANUARY 2017 AND NO REMEDY HAS BEEN RELEASED OVER TWO YEARS LATER. ALSO, THE PAINT ON THE WHOLE CAR BUBBLED BEING A DEFECT FROM MERCEDES. Look up ODI 11175167 at NHTSA ↗	4115.8% ODI 11255562 · 80,000 mi INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON DOORS, SPECIFICALLY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, WILL BREAK, AND THE PERSON IS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER, BUT MERCEDES BENZ COMPANY HAS NOT PUT OUT A RECALL ON THIS. MANY OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH NO RESULTS. THE OWNERS HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS OUT OF POCKET, AND IT IS COSTLY. I FEEL AS IF THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE, BECAUSE IT POSES AN HAZARD OF GETTING OUT THE CAR IF THE CAR IS IN AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE, CATCHES ON FIRE. AND YES, MY DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY 201… Look up ODI 11255562 at NHTSA ↗	77.4% ODI 11479919 Failed component: The subframe on my Mercedes C300 broke on one side and was almost broken on the other. It would be available for inspection as it is sitting in the Mercedes dealer bone yard waiting on the part to be shipped from Germany around September 17th. It also ruined my back tires & now I have to replace them too. I understand that in the UK the Mercedes dealers are fixing this problem free of charge but there seems to be no recalls! Safety: I was entering the freeway on a rainy afternoon. My car was fishtailing very badly. At first I… Look up ODI 11479919 at NHTSA ↗	338.7% ODI 10664470 · 150 mi SOON AFTER PURCHASING MERCEDES, DISCOVERED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SAFETY ISSUES (ALL OF THESE FEATURES ARE STANDARD): 1) NEW "KEYLESS-GO LOCKING SYSTEM IS FACTORY PROGRAMMED TO UNLOCK ALL DOORS WHEN KEY IS IN OWNER'S POSSESSION & REAR DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE IS TOUCHED, ALLOWING INTRUDER(S) TO EASILY ENTER OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. 2) NEW COMMAND/COMPUTER/TOUCH PAD SYSTEM, CONTROLS VARIOUS OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS, LIKE RADIO, ENCOURAGING DRIVER TO TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD TO OPERATE. TOUCHPAD REQUIRES DRIVER TO MAKE "MOUSE-LIKE" ACTIONS ON… Look up ODI 10664470 at NHTSA ↗	248.4% ODI 10907333 · 8,999 mi AFTER STOPPING AND WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR 15-30 SECONDS, I HAD MY FEET ON THE BRAKES AND LEFT TURN INDICATOR ON. THE "HOLD" OPTION TO LOCK MY BRAKES WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND JOLTED FORWARD INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME AT THE LIGHT. (I WAS THE SECOND CAR IN LINE, AND I STOPPED ABOUT A HALF CAR LENGTH BEHIND THE OTHER DRIVER.) THE ACCELERATION WAS NOT A TYPICAL, GRADUAL MOVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I RELEASE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO DRIVE. IT WAS A SUDDEN AND J… Look up ODI 10907333 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	6915.2% ODI 10411448 · 25,600 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REALIGNED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL GERMAN VEHICLES PULL TOWARDS THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BASED ON HIS OBSERVATIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING LOWER TO THE GROUND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT TH… Look up ODI 10411448 at NHTSA ↗	347.1% ODI 10762414 · 47,000 mi THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ACCIDENT AS IT INVOLVED A POLICE CHASE OF A FELON WHO RAN A RED LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. MY CAR WAS HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE AND IS DEEMED TOTALED. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN MY VEHICLE AND I REQUIRED EMERGENCY TRANSPORT TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. THIS ALSO INVOLVED A POLICE SHOOTING INCIDENT WITH THE DEATH OF THE OTHER DRIVER. THE VEHICLE IS PENDING TOWING TO A SALVAGE YARD.THE PRIMARY CONCERN IS A QUESTION OF DEFECTIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND FUTURE POTENTIAL INJURY TO OTHERS. Look up ODI 10762414 at NHTSA ↗	83.0% ODI 11124614 · 90,000 mi STEERING WHEEL LOCK AFTER VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN. WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE VEHICLE INSERT THE KEY THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SPEEDO, STEERING WHEEL IS UNRESPONSIVE WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO TURN THE ENGINE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL IT'S A ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK THAT FAILS ON SEVERAL MERCEDES BENZ CAUSING THE OWNER TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A 2,000 DOLLAR REPAIR. IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT COMPLETELY FAILS. Look up ODI 11124614 at NHTSA ↗	2610.0% ODI 10920399 · 26,550 mi THE WELDS OF THE EXHAUST PIPES TO THE MUFFLER BROKE CAUSING THE MUFFLER TO SLIP OF THE PIPES. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF ALL SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE PERFORM AND DRIVEN ONLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Look up ODI 10920399 at NHTSA ↗	1313.8% ODI 11061274 · 27,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V627000 (STEERING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A MONTH AGO. THE DEALER (RAY CATENA OF UNION, 2585 US-22, UNION, NJ 07083, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE… Look up ODI 11061274 at NHTSA ↗	236.0% ODI 10679748 · 1,100 mi I STARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WARNING CAME ON. TRUE ENOUGH, IT WAS A STRUGGLE TO STEER MY CAR BACK HOME - I WAS JUST 3 MINUTES AWAY FROM HOME. THE CAR WAS TOWED THE NEXT MORNING TO AUTOHAUS ON EDENS IN NORTHBROOK, IL. I DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN EUROPE SINCE DEC 2014. I WAS SHOCKED THAT OWNERS IN THE US WERE NOT WARNED OF THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ISSUED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, IT LIKELY WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VERY SER… Look up ODI 10679748 at NHTSA ↗	134.5% ODI 11320197 · 10 mi I WAS DRIVING THEN THE STARTED BEEN HARD NOW IT'S SAYING POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION Look up ODI 11320197 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Air Bags	50,000–99,250 mi	75,000 mi	42	ODI 10359252 · 6,109 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE. A LOUD NOISE SOUNDED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE TECHNICIAN REGARDING THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,109. Look up ODI 10359252 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10786609 · 25,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR FLICKERS ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED IR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. Look up ODI 10786609 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10808863 · 23,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. Look up ODI 10808863 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	50,025–94,805 mi	69,000 mi	62	ODI 10454173 · 35,000 mi ALL OF MY EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT BURNED OUT THE METAL PART WHERE MERCEDES HAD TO REPLACE THE UNIT. AS OF MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR IN THE DEALER TO REPAIR A RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT OUT. TR ...UPDATED 03/27/13 BF UPDATED 04/03/2013 JS Look up ODI 10454173 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10458638 · 33,653 mi I WAS DRIVING DOWN RT 70 IN MARLTON, NJ ON MONDAY MAY 7, 2012 WHEN EVERY LIGHTS IN MY CAR LIT UP. I THEN TOOK IT TO MERCEDES AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 P.M. I SAT THERE WAITING FOR THEM TO TELL ME WHAT WAS GOING ON. I DECIDED AT 1:50 TO FIND OUT AND I WAS TOLD BY MY SERVICE TECH DAN SWUWEK THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND THAT HE DID NOT KNOW HOW LONG IT WOULD BE TO FIX IT. I HAD TO GET A RENTAL. HE CALLED ME THE NEXT DAY AND INDICATED THAT A PART WAS ORDERED. I THEN CALLED HIM BACK LATER IN THE DAY WHEN HE SAID THAT IT WAS NOT THE PART T… Look up ODI 10458638 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10544663 · 57,500 mi PASSENGER TAILLIGHT CONNECTOR/WIRING INSUFFICIENTLY DESIGNED FOR LOAD. WIRE/CONNECTOR PLASTIC IS MELTING AND CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2008-2010 C-CLASS AND IS FREQUENTLY NOTED IN MB OWNER'S FORUMS/WEBSITES. TR Look up ODI 10544663 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	60,000–92,134 mi	71,000 mi	47	ODI 10411448 · 25,600 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REALIGNED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL GERMAN VEHICLES PULL TOWARDS THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BASED ON HIS OBSERVATIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING LOWER TO THE GROUND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT TH… Look up ODI 10411448 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10661232 · 59,000 mi DEAR SIR OR MADAM: ON NOVEMBER 26, 2014 I DROVE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR WHICH I WORK. WITHIN 1 MILE OF MY DESTINATION, WHILE TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF 45 MILES PER HOUR I HEARD A LOUD HIGH PITCHED SOUND THAT CAME FROM MY STEERING WHEEL AND IT BECAME SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT TO STEER. NO VEHICLE STATUS MESSAGE EVER SHOWED ON THE MALFUNCTION DISPLAY. I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED THE MERCEDES BENZ AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE SOONEST AVAILABLE APPT WHEN THEY COULD LOOK AT MY CAR WAS ON DECEMBER 1, WHICH WAS 5 DAYS AWAY. NO HELP WHATSOEVER!!!! I TOOK IT TO A TRUST… Look up ODI 10661232 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10672283 · 21,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V459000 (STEERING) BUT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MIL… Look up ODI 10672283 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	41,607–67,500 mi	52,000 mi	35	ODI 10454173 · 35,000 mi ALL OF MY EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT BURNED OUT THE METAL PART WHERE MERCEDES HAD TO REPLACE THE UNIT. AS OF MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR IN THE DEALER TO REPAIR A RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT OUT. TR ...UPDATED 03/27/13 BF UPDATED 04/03/2013 JS Look up ODI 10454173 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10494413 · 33,246 mi MY CAR WILL BE PARKED AND ENGINE NOT RUNNING AND AT ANY GIVEN TIME THE UPPER FRONT HEADLIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE AND THE BOTTOM PART OF THE REAR TAILLIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE WILL ILLUMINATE FOR NO REASON. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHICH POSITION THE LIGHTS ARE IN. TR... UPDATED 04-05-13 BF Look up ODI 10494413 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10544663 · 57,500 mi PASSENGER TAILLIGHT CONNECTOR/WIRING INSUFFICIENTLY DESIGNED FOR LOAD. WIRE/CONNECTOR PLASTIC IS MELTING AND CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2008-2010 C-CLASS AND IS FREQUENTLY NOTED IN MB OWNER'S FORUMS/WEBSITES. TR Look up ODI 10544663 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	57,000–92,565 mi	68,000 mi	11	ODI 10723865 · 74,000 mi DRIVER'S SIDE INNER DOOR HANDLE CABLE CONNECTOR BROKE. CANNOT EXIT CAR FROM INSIDE AND MUST ROLL DOWN WINDOW AND OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. COULD BE A PROBLEM IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES BENZ ON MULTIPLE DISCUSSION FORUMS. Look up ODI 10723865 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10749702 · 68,000 mi I HAVE 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300, MY CAR WOULD NOT START WITH MY KEY EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY CHECKED OKAY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE AMONG C300 MODELS (2008 TO 2013). SO MEANING CARS ARE VULNERABLE TO THIS FAILURE AROUND 5 YEAR MARK. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS, AS THEY HAVE A VERY BAD RELIABILITY. Look up ODI 10749702 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10759799 · 45,000 mi WHEN TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, USING THE DRIVER INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, THE HANDLE NO LONGER ENGAGES TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER MUST ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW TO RELEASE THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WHERE THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING, THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE. Look up ODI 10759799 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	50,000–99,991 mi	70,000 mi	14	ODI 10766408 · 65,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10766408 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10893094 · 24,000 mi OUR 2010 MERCEDES C300 WITH 24,500 MILES CAR STARTED TO SELL GASOLINE APPX A WEEK AGO. WE FOUND OUT THAT MERCEDES HAS SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR OTHER CARS AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM SINCE IT INVOLVES GASOLINE. THE MERCEDES DEALER STATED THAT OUR CAR DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER RECALLED MODELS. THE SMELL IS CONSTANT AND WE CANNOT EVEN PARK OUR CAR IN OUR GARAGE DUE TO THE FUMES AND STRONG SMELL. MERCEDES OF PALM SPRING LIKE TO CHARGE US $256 JUST TO LOOK AT THE … Look up ODI 10893094 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10924667 · 50,000 mi THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON DEALING WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER/FUEL SYSTEM. THE SENSORS ARE OFF CAUSING THE EMISSION OF TOO MUCH GAS. THE CAR RUNS OUT OF GAS FAST AND DOES NOT DRIVE WELL TO GET GOOD GAS MILES PER TANK. THE CAR'S EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO GO OUT FAST. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WITH A TOP OF THE LINE MERCEDES CAR. Look up ODI 10924667 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	46,400–85,138 mi	65,300 mi	11	ODI 10622416 · 65,300 mi WENT TO EXIT CAR AND INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE INSIDE DOOR. CANNOT EXIT VEHICLE. TR Look up ODI 10622416 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10671780 · 45,000 mi THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH WAS BROKEN AND WENT LOOSE. THE PASSENGER CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. IMAGINE IF THERE IS A FIRE OR CRASH AND THE PERSON CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR WHAT WILL HAPPEN. THIS PROBLEM IS QUITE USUAL ACCORDING TO A WEB SEARCH SO I DECIDED TO REPORT. TR Look up ODI 10671780 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10767395 · 40,000 mi PURCHASED CAR MARCH 2015 WITH A 3 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKE (PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE DOOR I BELIEVE). DEALER CLAIMS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THIS BECAUSE IT IS COSMETIC AND IT WILL COST ME IN EXCESS OF $1100. TO GET IT FIXED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, ONE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO OPEN THE WINDOW AND FEEL FOR THE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. IN MANY SITUATIONS THIS COULD BE A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH. THIS IS JUST AS CRITICAL AS AN AIR BAG IN MY EYE. I BELIEVE THE DEALER SHOULD COVER THIS UNDER THE WARRANTY, AND MAY… Look up ODI 10767395 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	68,250–113,764 mi	95,100 mi	8	ODI 10633700 · 29,000 mi ORIGINAL TIRES WITH 29000 MILES........ CONTINENTAL TIRE LEFT FRONT SHREDDED ON FREEWAY, TOTAL SEPARATION OF RUBBER FROM RIM, CONTACTED CONTINENTAL [XXX], WAS REFERRED TO CUSTOMER AND THEN TO WARRANTY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, FILED A CLAIM WHICH WAS REJECTED AFTER 4 MONTHS BECAUSE I DIDN'T PROVIDE THE SHREDDED TIRE. CONTINENTAL REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PRODUCT VIRTUALLY DISINTEGRATING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS TOTAL UNACCEPTABLE, I HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES AND WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANY CONTINENTAL PRODUCT AGAIN. … Look up ODI 10633700 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11173090 · 99,018 mi I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 C300, 99,000 MILES AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN I EXPERIENCED A NEARLY FATAL COLLISION. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE REAR CROSS-MEMBER SUBFRAME WHICH CAUSED THE REAR LEFT WHEEL TO DEVIATE IN A SUCH A WAY THAT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. I HAD TO FIGHT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A NEARBY MECHANIC WHO POINTED TO A BREAK IN THE SUB-FRAME WHERE THE REAR-LEFT TIRE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE CAR. THE BR… Look up ODI 11173090 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11182847 · 70,000 mi MY CAR MADE A ELECTRIC SHORTAGE AND THE CAR WON'T TURN ON SO I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE CAR HAD TO BE PROGRAMMED AGAIN SO IT COULD TURN ON . Look up ODI 11182847 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	1	None	ODI 11623773 · 60,000 mi The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel locked. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was scanned, and diagnostic trouble codes indicating the TRP and Power Steering failure were retrieved. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and required to be towed. An unknown local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained park… Look up ODI 11623773 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	1	None	ODI 11639841 · 63,000 mi The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300W. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment. The contact was later informed that the wheel alignment was not fully completed due to extensive corrosion on the subframe. The contact picked up the vehicle and upon investigation discovered that there was a warranty on the vehicle for the corrosion of the subframe. An appointment was scheduled, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained for two weeks. The contact was later informed that the condition of the vehicle did not reach t… Look up ODI 11639841 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11653692 Passenger side front airbag reports as inoperable. Look up ODI 11653692 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	1	None	ODI 11664539 1. Driver seat back broke in a rear collision. Documented in EMS report and Kentucky State Police official investigation photos. 2. Driver head rest failed, completedly came off during rear collision. Front passenger side did not fail. Documented in Kentucky State Police official investigation photos. 3. Driver side seat belt failed, completedly came off during rear collision.Documented in Kentucky State Police official investigation report and photos. Driver sustained massive and severe injuries. Prior issues: both front door and left rear … Look up ODI 11664539 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	1	None	ODI 11678959 While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd was told my rear subframe was damaged and would cost over 2,000. I and putting in a complaint to make sure Mercedes honor this recall/ extended warranty for my vehicle. Look up ODI 11678959 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	2	None	ODI 11686269 Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to get done and was snapped on both sides airbag light came on doesn’t go away and the rear right brake like started using the fog light as a turn signal Look up ODI 11686269 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11686271 Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the car are wearing out due to the corrosion in rear subframe and it’s was also hitting my gas tank if I was to go over any holes which can cause a bigger issue Look up ODI 11686271 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	1	None	ODI 11707655 · 98,000 mi The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts; however, the infotainment system was turned on. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to an unknown steering coupling interlock mechanism recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate… Look up ODI 11707655 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	1	None	ODI 11717513 · 97,000 mi The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were being drained. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the front air bag sensor message and a fog light message were displayed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown local dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact then reached out to Mercedes-Benz of Tysons Corner Service and Parts, located at 8545 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182, and was informed about a diagnostic test to deter… Look up ODI 11717513 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11736912 After having the airbag recall for my Mercedes done, the Electronic Steering Lock failed and my car would not start and the steering wheel is locked. They said my car was ready to pick up and when I arrived the car was completely inoperable. The MB Dealership in Lynnfield, MA wants $2700 to fix it. If you google Mercedes W204 ESLfailure you will see thousand of owners on facebook, message boards and forums that have this part fail, leaving people stranded in sometime dangerous situations. There should be a recall to permanently fix this issu… Look up ODI 11736912 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2015: 55 complaints · 2016: 35 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2015	22	37	55
2016	12	29	35

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2015	380	0	1
2016	285	0	1

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Air Bags	Electrical System	Steering	Exterior Lighting	Unknown Or Other	Fuel/Propulsion System	Structure:Body	Suspension
Air Bags	—	10 ODI 10935434 · 135,000 mi MY 2010 MERCEDES C300 HAS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK FAIL-WHICH LEFT ME STRANDED SITTING IN THE PARK LOT ABOUT 30 MINUTES FROM HOME. CAR WOULD NOT START I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND NOTHING HAPPENS. WHEN I TURN THE KEY TO ON NOTHING LIGHTS UP, NO CRANK, NO CLICKS, NO WINDOWS AND NO RADIO. I WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE BUT THAT WAS ABOUT IT. I TRIED JUMPING AND I TRIED BOTH KEYS STILL NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I TURNED THE KEY. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND GEAR STUCK IN PARK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE MB DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STEE… Look up ODI 10935434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10992494 · 130,000 mi TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (DICK DYER MERCEDES-BENZ AND VOLVO, 5825 TWO NOTCH RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29223, [phone removed]) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE KEY… Look up ODI 10992494 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11044453 · 93,000 mi TAKATA RECALL, ELECTRIC SYSTEM DEFICIENT, AND BRAKES FAILURE Look up ODI 11044453 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 10935434 · 135,000 mi MY 2010 MERCEDES C300 HAS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK FAIL-WHICH LEFT ME STRANDED SITTING IN THE PARK LOT ABOUT 30 MINUTES FROM HOME. CAR WOULD NOT START I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND NOTHING HAPPENS. WHEN I TURN THE KEY TO ON NOTHING LIGHTS UP, NO CRANK, NO CLICKS, NO WINDOWS AND NO RADIO. I WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE BUT THAT WAS ABOUT IT. I TRIED JUMPING AND I TRIED BOTH KEYS STILL NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I TURNED THE KEY. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND GEAR STUCK IN PARK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE MB DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STEE… Look up ODI 10935434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046056 · 95,000 mi THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I FIRST RECEIVED MY CAR. I CAME TO FIND OUT ONCE IN ACCIDENT 4/30/17 THAT THERE WERE ZERO AIRBAGS IN THE CAR AT ALL! THIS IS VERY UNACCEPTABLE Look up ODI 11046056 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11053438 SRS LIGHT CAME ON OCTOBER 2017. I TOOK MY CAR TO MERCEDES OF SACRAMENTO . THE REPAIR TECH STATED THAT IT WASN'T THE AIRBAG. THE REPAIR TECH SAID THAT ITS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I BELIEVE IT IS THE AIRBAG. I NEED THIS FIXED. Look up ODI 11053438 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11217995 TAKATA RECALL I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AND THE RECALL WAS FROM ABOUT 2012 I THINK FROM LOOKING IT UP . I HAVE CALLED THE HOTLINE MANY TIME AND GOT A RUN AROUND. WAS TOLD EVERY TIME PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. Look up ODI 11217995 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11488879 I purchased the vehicle in 2010 & immediately had to have the electrical system for all lights replaced. The lights on the vehicle goes out every 2 mos as if theres an electrical issue. Air bags had a recall & have been replaced now the system states there is a malfunction. This started 09/08/22. Look up ODI 11488879 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10947504 TAKATA FRONTAL AIRBAG AND ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART THAT I HAD RECEIVED AN ALERT ABOUT OVER A YEAR AGO, BUT TILL TODAY'S DATE HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. AS PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10947504 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11048485 NOTICES OF RECALL; SCHEDULED WITH DEALER AND NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK TO REPLACEMENT. THE CALL SMELLS STRONGLY OF BURNT PLASTIC SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. EVERY SINGLE CAR MAINTENANCE PERSON TELLS ME THE CAR EMITS THAT SMELL. Look up ODI 11048485 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11403988 · 171,500 mi AUG 12, 2020 TOOK C300 TO FLETCHER JONES MOTORCARS OF FREMONT. I PAID FOR THEM TO DO AN OIL & FILTER CHANGE AFTER THEY DID PERFORM RECALL 2018120017 ~ 18P9193104 CAUSE: RECALL 2019120027. PAID $204.65 THAT DAY. 01/21/21- AFTER DRIVING, W MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER, AT CITY SPEED LIMIT TO FEDEX WHICH IS 1 MILE FROM MY HOUSE ON SAME STREET, AND BACK, MY SIG OTHER COULDN'T PUT BACK THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE ON. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WORK NEXT DAY, UNSAFE...PRESSED UP AGAINST STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE I'M 6 FEET. SOMEHOW THAT WENT AWAY. 03/09/21- I … Look up ODI 11403988 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11109766 · 50,000 mi THE COMPANY AND THE DEALER IN FREZNO CA REFUSE TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS AND LEAKY FUEL PUMP Look up ODI 11109766 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11145272 · 83,000 mi FUEL TANK LEAK- SMELL GAS IN CAR AND OUTSIDE CAR. RECEIVED NOTICE OF AIRBAG RECALLS AND LIGHT ISSUE AS WELL. MAIN CONCERN IS GAS SMELL EMANATING FROM MY CAR. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN I FILL THE TANK. Look up ODI 11145272 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11229711 · 47,800 mi ON JUNE 9,2019 I WAS DRIVING GOING TO GIANT GROCERY STORE IN WEST-BARD SHOPPING CENTER IN BETHESDA. .IN THE PARKING LOT I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING COLUMN.HIT A CONCRETE POLE AND PASSED OUT.ALL OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, TIME WAS AROUND I WAS DRIVING ON CITY ROAD.FROM RIVER ROAD TO WESTBARD. I SUFFERED BRAIN,NECK,CHEST AND KNEE INJURIES. SUFFERRED TRANSIENT GLOBAL AMNESIAF OR NEARLY 4 HOURS OR MORE. STILL RECUPERATING. LAST TWO YEARS GETTING LETTERS FOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLS BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, DID NOT KNOW THAT STEERING COLUMN HAD ISSU… Look up ODI 11229711 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11678959 While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd was told my rear subframe was damaged and would cost over 2,000. I and putting in a complaint to make sure Mercedes honor this recall/ extended warranty for my vehicle. Look up ODI 11678959 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11686269 Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to get done and was snapped on both sides airbag light came on doesn’t go away and the rear right brake like started using the fog light as a turn signal Look up ODI 11686269 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11686271 Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the car are wearing out due to the corrosion in rear subframe and it’s was also hitting my gas tank if I was to go over any holes which can cause a bigger issue Look up ODI 11686271 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	10 ODI 10935434 · 135,000 mi MY 2010 MERCEDES C300 HAS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK FAIL-WHICH LEFT ME STRANDED SITTING IN THE PARK LOT ABOUT 30 MINUTES FROM HOME. CAR WOULD NOT START I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND NOTHING HAPPENS. WHEN I TURN THE KEY TO ON NOTHING LIGHTS UP, NO CRANK, NO CLICKS, NO WINDOWS AND NO RADIO. I WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE BUT THAT WAS ABOUT IT. I TRIED JUMPING AND I TRIED BOTH KEYS STILL NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I TURNED THE KEY. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND GEAR STUCK IN PARK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE MB DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STEE… Look up ODI 10935434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10992494 · 130,000 mi TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V363000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (DICK DYER MERCEDES-BENZ AND VOLVO, 5825 TWO NOTCH RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29223, [phone removed]) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE KEY… Look up ODI 10992494 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11044453 · 93,000 mi TAKATA RECALL, ELECTRIC SYSTEM DEFICIENT, AND BRAKES FAILURE Look up ODI 11044453 at NHTSA ↗	—	23 ODI 10689699 · 60,500 mi I RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY EIS ON MY 2010 C300, THE CAR HAD ROUGHLY 60000 MILES WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED. I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING GARAGE, AND WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE WORK, THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED, AND I WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE ONE THAT OCCURS IN A LARGE NUMBER OF MERCEDES CARS WITH SIMILAR MAKE/MODEL/MILEAGE, WHICH IS GENERALLY RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE MILEAGE FOR THE STANDARD WARRANTY. MERCEDES DOESN'T ALLOW THE ISSUE TO BE FIXED BY LICENSED DEALERS, AND CAN ONLY BE FIXED BY… Look up ODI 10689699 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10695407 · 39,125 mi I DROVE 500 MILES FROM CHICAGO TO MISSISSAUGA, ONT. CANADA. TRIP WAS UNEVENTFUL. THE DAY AFTER I DROVE THE CAR TO A HONDA CAR DEALERSHIP , IRONICALLY, TO LOOK FOR A CAR FOR A RELATIVE AND PARKED. RETURNING ONE HOUR LATER I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE BUT WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR EVERYTHING EXCEPT FOR THE RADIO WENT DEAD. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP 7 KILOMETERS AWAY. THE PROGRAMMED PART HAD TO BE ORDERED SO IT TOOK TWO BUSINESS DAYS TO GET MY CAR BACK AT A COST OF $1071US. IT WAS TROUBLING TO REFLECT ON THE … Look up ODI 10695407 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10817438 2010 MERCEDES C300 HAS 57000 MILES. DROVE IT 2 MILES IN THE MORNING TO GET GONTO AN APPT AND THE THE CAR WOULD NOT START...THOUGHT MAYBE THE BATTERY BUT WHEN THE JUMP DIDNT WORK I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUM THAT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $1460...NO OTHER INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG...JUST STOPPED WORKING. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A RECALL...NEVER GETRING ANOTHER MERCEDES. Look up ODI 10817438 at NHTSA ↗	21 ODI 10454173 · 35,000 mi ALL OF MY EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT BURNED OUT THE METAL PART WHERE MERCEDES HAD TO REPLACE THE UNIT. AS OF MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR IN THE DEALER TO REPAIR A RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT OUT. TR ...UPDATED 03/27/13 BF UPDATED 04/03/2013 JS Look up ODI 10454173 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10544663 · 57,500 mi PASSENGER TAILLIGHT CONNECTOR/WIRING INSUFFICIENTLY DESIGNED FOR LOAD. WIRE/CONNECTOR PLASTIC IS MELTING AND CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2008-2010 C-CLASS AND IS FREQUENTLY NOTED IN MB OWNER'S FORUMS/WEBSITES. TR Look up ODI 10544663 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10557575 · 50,100 mi SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST MERCEDES, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO MY REAR RIGHT LIGHT (BRAKE LIGHT, RUNNING LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL, ETC.) HAS MELTED AND IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. THE ENTIRE LIGHT IS OUT AND I GET WARNING MESSAGES ON THE DASH ABOUT THE PROBLEM. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT EVERYONE ELSE WITH THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AS ME ARE HAVING. HOPEFULLY MERCEDES RECOGNIZES THE SCALE OF THIS FLAW IN THEIR ENGINEERING AND SENDS OUT A RECALL SOONER THAN LATER. *TR Look up ODI 10557575 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10875773 · 49,000 mi AFTER I TURN THE CAR OFF, THE FRONT LEFT LIGHT ON THE TOP CONTINUES TO STAY ON. IF I MOVE THE KNOB BACK AND FORTH SLIGHTLY, THEN SHUTS OFF, AT LEAST FOR A WHILE. I JUST HAD TO DEAL WITH A DEAD BATTERY YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE WORK. FROM WHAT I HAVE RECENTLY RESEARCHED, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG THIS MODEL. HAS A RECALL BEEN MADE FOR THIS? WILL THIS CAUSE ANY OTHER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE? IF IT IS A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL, AM I IN DANGER OF THE VEHICLE NOT REACTING APPROPRIATELY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT OR AT A HIGHER SP… Look up ODI 10875773 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11204307 CAM SOLENOID MOST C300 WILL STOP TURNING ON ALL THE CAR DOES IS ASK U TO TAKE KEY OF IGNITION.. I SEARCHED THE ISSUE AND THERE IS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. IT'S NOT FAIR TO CONSUMERS NOT TO HAVE A RECALL ON A PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE THAT COST OVER A THOUSAND TO FIX . PLEASE HELP US RESOLVE THIS MATTER Look up ODI 11204307 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11445013 After parking my car , turned ignition off, did some work for 45 minutes I came back attempting to start the car. The car won’t start, I am not hearing any of the normal sound that usually takes place when I place the key in ignition. Message on dashboard telling me to remove the key. Car will not start. After checking battery and calling mechanic they tell me the my steering wheel lock is bad. The ESL went bad out of nowhere. Car won’t start, steering wheel is locked and the only way to fix it is to take it Mercedes’ dealer and pay over $2000.… Look up ODI 11445013 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11145272 · 83,000 mi FUEL TANK LEAK- SMELL GAS IN CAR AND OUTSIDE CAR. RECEIVED NOTICE OF AIRBAG RECALLS AND LIGHT ISSUE AS WELL. MAIN CONCERN IS GAS SMELL EMANATING FROM MY CAR. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN I FILL THE TANK. Look up ODI 11145272 at NHTSA ↗	0	4 ODI 11182847 · 70,000 mi MY CAR MADE A ELECTRIC SHORTAGE AND THE CAR WON'T TURN ON SO I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE CAR HAD TO BE PROGRAMMED AGAIN SO IT COULD TURN ON . Look up ODI 11182847 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11466578 My husband drove my car home from work on April 18th 2022 and it was a bad rain storm that everyone. He had to drive through a couple of big rain storms. Soon afterwards he got around the corner from the house and the electric system failed lights started going off everywhere in the car, he lost steering and couldn’t see and almost crashed and got the car home safely but it wouldn’t shut off so he had to disconnect the battery for the car to shut off. On April 22 nd the car was towed to the dealership because it wasn’t driveable and they check … Look up ODI 11466578 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11512388 Rusted rear sub frame that needs to be replaced. Premature rusting that Mercedes needs to repair at no cost. Also, premature battery drain on new battery. Needs to be fixed by Mercedes at no cost. Look up ODI 11512388 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	8 ODI 10935434 · 135,000 mi MY 2010 MERCEDES C300 HAS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK FAIL-WHICH LEFT ME STRANDED SITTING IN THE PARK LOT ABOUT 30 MINUTES FROM HOME. CAR WOULD NOT START I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND NOTHING HAPPENS. WHEN I TURN THE KEY TO ON NOTHING LIGHTS UP, NO CRANK, NO CLICKS, NO WINDOWS AND NO RADIO. I WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE BUT THAT WAS ABOUT IT. I TRIED JUMPING AND I TRIED BOTH KEYS STILL NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I TURNED THE KEY. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND GEAR STUCK IN PARK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE MB DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STEE… Look up ODI 10935434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046056 · 95,000 mi THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I FIRST RECEIVED MY CAR. I CAME TO FIND OUT ONCE IN ACCIDENT 4/30/17 THAT THERE WERE ZERO AIRBAGS IN THE CAR AT ALL! THIS IS VERY UNACCEPTABLE Look up ODI 11046056 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11053438 SRS LIGHT CAME ON OCTOBER 2017. I TOOK MY CAR TO MERCEDES OF SACRAMENTO . THE REPAIR TECH STATED THAT IT WASN'T THE AIRBAG. THE REPAIR TECH SAID THAT ITS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I BELIEVE IT IS THE AIRBAG. I NEED THIS FIXED. Look up ODI 11053438 at NHTSA ↗	23 ODI 10689699 · 60,500 mi I RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY EIS ON MY 2010 C300, THE CAR HAD ROUGHLY 60000 MILES WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED. I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING GARAGE, AND WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE WORK, THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED, AND I WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE ONE THAT OCCURS IN A LARGE NUMBER OF MERCEDES CARS WITH SIMILAR MAKE/MODEL/MILEAGE, WHICH IS GENERALLY RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE MILEAGE FOR THE STANDARD WARRANTY. MERCEDES DOESN'T ALLOW THE ISSUE TO BE FIXED BY LICENSED DEALERS, AND CAN ONLY BE FIXED BY… Look up ODI 10689699 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10695407 · 39,125 mi I DROVE 500 MILES FROM CHICAGO TO MISSISSAUGA, ONT. CANADA. TRIP WAS UNEVENTFUL. THE DAY AFTER I DROVE THE CAR TO A HONDA CAR DEALERSHIP , IRONICALLY, TO LOOK FOR A CAR FOR A RELATIVE AND PARKED. RETURNING ONE HOUR LATER I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE BUT WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR EVERYTHING EXCEPT FOR THE RADIO WENT DEAD. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP 7 KILOMETERS AWAY. THE PROGRAMMED PART HAD TO BE ORDERED SO IT TOOK TWO BUSINESS DAYS TO GET MY CAR BACK AT A COST OF $1071US. IT WAS TROUBLING TO REFLECT ON THE … Look up ODI 10695407 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10817438 2010 MERCEDES C300 HAS 57000 MILES. DROVE IT 2 MILES IN THE MORNING TO GET GONTO AN APPT AND THE THE CAR WOULD NOT START...THOUGHT MAYBE THE BATTERY BUT WHEN THE JUMP DIDNT WORK I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUM THAT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $1460...NO OTHER INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG...JUST STOPPED WORKING. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A RECALL...NEVER GETRING ANOTHER MERCEDES. Look up ODI 10817438 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10836239 · 88,300 mi THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS THAT HAVE SHOWN UP ALL AT THE SAME TIME JUST RECENTLY. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS IT SEEMS THAT EVERYDAY WHEN I GO LEAVE IN MY CAR I AM GETTING A NEW WARNING MESSAGE ABOUT ANOTHER LIGHT I NEED TO CHECK. AT FIRST IT WAS PROMPTING ME TO CHECK THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT WHICH APPEARS TO BE WORKING FINE. BUT NOW THE LIST HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE THAT TAIL LIGHT, A TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT AND A COUPLE MORE EVEN THOUGH TO ME IT APPEARS THAT ALL ARE WORKING FINE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT WHICH IS T… Look up ODI 10836239 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10749702 · 68,000 mi I HAVE 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300, MY CAR WOULD NOT START WITH MY KEY EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY CHECKED OKAY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE AMONG C300 MODELS (2008 TO 2013). SO MEANING CARS ARE VULNERABLE TO THIS FAILURE AROUND 5 YEAR MARK. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS, AS THEY HAVE A VERY BAD RELIABILITY. Look up ODI 10749702 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10765283 · 66,000 mi I DROVE MY CAR TO A STORE, TURNED IT OFF AND LEFT IT FOR 10 MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD A FRIEND TRY TO JUMP MY 1 YEAR OLD BATTERY AMD STILL NO START. MY DISPLAY SAYS TO REMOVE KEY WHEN MY KEY IS IN. LIGHTS, RADIO, AND LOCKS WORK BUT NO WINDOWS. DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THIS PROBLEM IS POSTED EVERYONE ONLINE. SEEMS LIKE A COMMON THING. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'LL COST ME $1575 AND TAKE 5 DAYS TO FIX. Look up ODI 10765283 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10991126 I GOT MERCEDES BENZ C300 2010 IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED POWER STEERING LOCK ISSUE; THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND GOT ME STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND REALIZED SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUE. I BROUGHT THE ISSUE TO MBUSA, THEY DID NOT DENY ITS A COMMON ISSUE BUT SAID BASED ON THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE I AM NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY RELIEVE ON THE COST OF REPAIR. I FEEL IT IS UNFAIR THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING I BELIEVE ITS A MANUFACTURER DEFAULT. NOW I AM C… Look up ODI 10991126 at NHTSA ↗	0	3 ODI 11229711 · 47,800 mi ON JUNE 9,2019 I WAS DRIVING GOING TO GIANT GROCERY STORE IN WEST-BARD SHOPPING CENTER IN BETHESDA. .IN THE PARKING LOT I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING COLUMN.HIT A CONCRETE POLE AND PASSED OUT.ALL OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, TIME WAS AROUND I WAS DRIVING ON CITY ROAD.FROM RIVER ROAD TO WESTBARD. I SUFFERED BRAIN,NECK,CHEST AND KNEE INJURIES. SUFFERRED TRANSIENT GLOBAL AMNESIAF OR NEARLY 4 HOURS OR MORE. STILL RECUPERATING. LAST TWO YEARS GETTING LETTERS FOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLS BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, DID NOT KNOW THAT STEERING COLUMN HAD ISSU… Look up ODI 11229711 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11481301 Rear subframe completely rusted through resulting in multiple attached systems to break off. When applying the brakes the rear end of the vehicle swings and can force the car into random directions. Upon any basic research this issue can be seen in similar Mercedes models across the globe consistently. If the issue was not diagnosed sooner the likelihood of a fatal crash would have been extremely high due to critical components like braking and suspension systems being nonfunctional. Many vehicles that experience this design flaw are well maint… Look up ODI 11481301 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11678959 While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd was told my rear subframe was damaged and would cost over 2,000. I and putting in a complaint to make sure Mercedes honor this recall/ extended warranty for my vehicle. Look up ODI 11678959 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11481301 Rear subframe completely rusted through resulting in multiple attached systems to break off. When applying the brakes the rear end of the vehicle swings and can force the car into random directions. Upon any basic research this issue can be seen in similar Mercedes models across the globe consistently. If the issue was not diagnosed sooner the likelihood of a fatal crash would have been extremely high due to critical components like braking and suspension systems being nonfunctional. Many vehicles that experience this design flaw are well maint… Look up ODI 11481301 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	2 ODI 11217995 TAKATA RECALL I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AND THE RECALL WAS FROM ABOUT 2012 I THINK FROM LOOKING IT UP . I HAVE CALLED THE HOTLINE MANY TIME AND GOT A RUN AROUND. WAS TOLD EVERY TIME PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. Look up ODI 11217995 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11488879 I purchased the vehicle in 2010 & immediately had to have the electrical system for all lights replaced. The lights on the vehicle goes out every 2 mos as if theres an electrical issue. Air bags had a recall & have been replaced now the system states there is a malfunction. This started 09/08/22. Look up ODI 11488879 at NHTSA ↗	21 ODI 10454173 · 35,000 mi ALL OF MY EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY OTHER MONTH. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT BURNED OUT THE METAL PART WHERE MERCEDES HAD TO REPLACE THE UNIT. AS OF MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012 I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR IN THE DEALER TO REPAIR A RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT OUT. TR ...UPDATED 03/27/13 BF UPDATED 04/03/2013 JS Look up ODI 10454173 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10544663 · 57,500 mi PASSENGER TAILLIGHT CONNECTOR/WIRING INSUFFICIENTLY DESIGNED FOR LOAD. WIRE/CONNECTOR PLASTIC IS MELTING AND CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2008-2010 C-CLASS AND IS FREQUENTLY NOTED IN MB OWNER'S FORUMS/WEBSITES. TR Look up ODI 10544663 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10557575 · 50,100 mi SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST MERCEDES, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO MY REAR RIGHT LIGHT (BRAKE LIGHT, RUNNING LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL, ETC.) HAS MELTED AND IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. THE ENTIRE LIGHT IS OUT AND I GET WARNING MESSAGES ON THE DASH ABOUT THE PROBLEM. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT EVERYONE ELSE WITH THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AS ME ARE HAVING. HOPEFULLY MERCEDES RECOGNIZES THE SCALE OF THIS FLAW IN THEIR ENGINEERING AND SENDS OUT A RECALL SOONER THAN LATER. *TR Look up ODI 10557575 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10836239 · 88,300 mi THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS THAT HAVE SHOWN UP ALL AT THE SAME TIME JUST RECENTLY. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS IT SEEMS THAT EVERYDAY WHEN I GO LEAVE IN MY CAR I AM GETTING A NEW WARNING MESSAGE ABOUT ANOTHER LIGHT I NEED TO CHECK. AT FIRST IT WAS PROMPTING ME TO CHECK THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT WHICH APPEARS TO BE WORKING FINE. BUT NOW THE LIST HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE THAT TAIL LIGHT, A TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT AND A COUPLE MORE EVEN THOUGH TO ME IT APPEARS THAT ALL ARE WORKING FINE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT WHICH IS T… Look up ODI 10836239 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	2 ODI 11466578 My husband drove my car home from work on April 18th 2022 and it was a bad rain storm that everyone. He had to drive through a couple of big rain storms. Soon afterwards he got around the corner from the house and the electric system failed lights started going off everywhere in the car, he lost steering and couldn’t see and almost crashed and got the car home safely but it wouldn’t shut off so he had to disconnect the battery for the car to shut off. On April 22 nd the car was towed to the dealership because it wasn’t driveable and they check … Look up ODI 11466578 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11504326 car not able to be driven rear subframe had completely rusted out and rear light housing is burn Look up ODI 11504326 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	3 ODI 10947504 TAKATA FRONTAL AIRBAG AND ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART THAT I HAD RECEIVED AN ALERT ABOUT OVER A YEAR AGO, BUT TILL TODAY'S DATE HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. AS PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10947504 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11048485 NOTICES OF RECALL; SCHEDULED WITH DEALER AND NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK TO REPLACEMENT. THE CALL SMELLS STRONGLY OF BURNT PLASTIC SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. EVERY SINGLE CAR MAINTENANCE PERSON TELLS ME THE CAR EMITS THAT SMELL. Look up ODI 11048485 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11403988 · 171,500 mi AUG 12, 2020 TOOK C300 TO FLETCHER JONES MOTORCARS OF FREMONT. I PAID FOR THEM TO DO AN OIL & FILTER CHANGE AFTER THEY DID PERFORM RECALL 2018120017 ~ 18P9193104 CAUSE: RECALL 2019120027. PAID $204.65 THAT DAY. 01/21/21- AFTER DRIVING, W MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER, AT CITY SPEED LIMIT TO FEDEX WHICH IS 1 MILE FROM MY HOUSE ON SAME STREET, AND BACK, MY SIG OTHER COULDN'T PUT BACK THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE ON. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WORK NEXT DAY, UNSAFE...PRESSED UP AGAINST STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE I'M 6 FEET. SOMEHOW THAT WENT AWAY. 03/09/21- I … Look up ODI 11403988 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10875773 · 49,000 mi AFTER I TURN THE CAR OFF, THE FRONT LEFT LIGHT ON THE TOP CONTINUES TO STAY ON. IF I MOVE THE KNOB BACK AND FORTH SLIGHTLY, THEN SHUTS OFF, AT LEAST FOR A WHILE. I JUST HAD TO DEAL WITH A DEAD BATTERY YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE WORK. FROM WHAT I HAVE RECENTLY RESEARCHED, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG THIS MODEL. HAS A RECALL BEEN MADE FOR THIS? WILL THIS CAUSE ANY OTHER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE? IF IT IS A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL, AM I IN DANGER OF THE VEHICLE NOT REACTING APPROPRIATELY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT OR AT A HIGHER SP… Look up ODI 10875773 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11204307 CAM SOLENOID MOST C300 WILL STOP TURNING ON ALL THE CAR DOES IS ASK U TO TAKE KEY OF IGNITION.. I SEARCHED THE ISSUE AND THERE IS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. IT'S NOT FAIR TO CONSUMERS NOT TO HAVE A RECALL ON A PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE THAT COST OVER A THOUSAND TO FIX . PLEASE HELP US RESOLVE THIS MATTER Look up ODI 11204307 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11445013 After parking my car , turned ignition off, did some work for 45 minutes I came back attempting to start the car. The car won’t start, I am not hearing any of the normal sound that usually takes place when I place the key in ignition. Message on dashboard telling me to remove the key. Car will not start. After checking battery and calling mechanic they tell me the my steering wheel lock is bad. The ESL went bad out of nowhere. Car won’t start, steering wheel is locked and the only way to fix it is to take it Mercedes’ dealer and pay over $2000.… Look up ODI 11445013 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10749702 · 68,000 mi I HAVE 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300, MY CAR WOULD NOT START WITH MY KEY EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY CHECKED OKAY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE AMONG C300 MODELS (2008 TO 2013). SO MEANING CARS ARE VULNERABLE TO THIS FAILURE AROUND 5 YEAR MARK. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS, AS THEY HAVE A VERY BAD RELIABILITY. Look up ODI 10749702 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10765283 · 66,000 mi I DROVE MY CAR TO A STORE, TURNED IT OFF AND LEFT IT FOR 10 MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD A FRIEND TRY TO JUMP MY 1 YEAR OLD BATTERY AMD STILL NO START. MY DISPLAY SAYS TO REMOVE KEY WHEN MY KEY IS IN. LIGHTS, RADIO, AND LOCKS WORK BUT NO WINDOWS. DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THIS PROBLEM IS POSTED EVERYONE ONLINE. SEEMS LIKE A COMMON THING. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'LL COST ME $1575 AND TAKE 5 DAYS TO FIX. Look up ODI 10765283 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10991126 I GOT MERCEDES BENZ C300 2010 IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED POWER STEERING LOCK ISSUE; THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND GOT ME STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND REALIZED SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUE. I BROUGHT THE ISSUE TO MBUSA, THEY DID NOT DENY ITS A COMMON ISSUE BUT SAID BASED ON THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE I AM NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY RELIEVE ON THE COST OF REPAIR. I FEEL IT IS UNFAIR THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING I BELIEVE ITS A MANUFACTURER DEFAULT. NOW I AM C… Look up ODI 10991126 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 10992065 TAKATA RECALL. AFTER PURCHASING MY 2010 MERCEDES C-300 I'VE NOTICED A GAS SMELL FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BUT THIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE AFTER I PARK MY CAR IN MY GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE ENTIRE GARAGE AND VEHICLE INTERIOR SMELL LIKE GAS. I THEN NOTICE A GAS LEAKAGE SPOT FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE FULL TANK OR HALF OF THE TANK FULL OF GAS. I RED ABOUT THIS ONLINE I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BUT I WAS TOLD THE RECALL/ EXTENSION TANK WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO MY CAR. CONCERNING THE SEAT-BELT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT… Look up ODI 10992065 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10767395 · 40,000 mi PURCHASED CAR MARCH 2015 WITH A 3 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKE (PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE DOOR I BELIEVE). DEALER CLAIMS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THIS BECAUSE IT IS COSMETIC AND IT WILL COST ME IN EXCESS OF $1100. TO GET IT FIXED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, ONE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO OPEN THE WINDOW AND FEEL FOR THE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. IN MANY SITUATIONS THIS COULD BE A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH. THIS IS JUST AS CRITICAL AS AN AIR BAG IN MY EYE. I BELIEVE THE DEALER SHOULD COVER THIS UNDER THE WARRANTY, AND MAY… Look up ODI 10767395 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11512388 Rusted rear sub frame that needs to be replaced. Premature rusting that Mercedes needs to repair at no cost. Also, premature battery drain on new battery. Needs to be fixed by Mercedes at no cost. Look up ODI 11512388 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	2 ODI 11109766 · 50,000 mi THE COMPANY AND THE DEALER IN FREZNO CA REFUSE TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS AND LEAKY FUEL PUMP Look up ODI 11109766 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11145272 · 83,000 mi FUEL TANK LEAK- SMELL GAS IN CAR AND OUTSIDE CAR. RECEIVED NOTICE OF AIRBAG RECALLS AND LIGHT ISSUE AS WELL. MAIN CONCERN IS GAS SMELL EMANATING FROM MY CAR. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN I FILL THE TANK. Look up ODI 11145272 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11145272 · 83,000 mi FUEL TANK LEAK- SMELL GAS IN CAR AND OUTSIDE CAR. RECEIVED NOTICE OF AIRBAG RECALLS AND LIGHT ISSUE AS WELL. MAIN CONCERN IS GAS SMELL EMANATING FROM MY CAR. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN I FILL THE TANK. Look up ODI 11145272 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10992065 TAKATA RECALL. AFTER PURCHASING MY 2010 MERCEDES C-300 I'VE NOTICED A GAS SMELL FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BUT THIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE AFTER I PARK MY CAR IN MY GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE ENTIRE GARAGE AND VEHICLE INTERIOR SMELL LIKE GAS. I THEN NOTICE A GAS LEAKAGE SPOT FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE FULL TANK OR HALF OF THE TANK FULL OF GAS. I RED ABOUT THIS ONLINE I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BUT I WAS TOLD THE RECALL/ EXTENSION TANK WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO MY CAR. CONCERNING THE SEAT-BELT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT… Look up ODI 10992065 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0
Structure:Body	2 ODI 11229711 · 47,800 mi ON JUNE 9,2019 I WAS DRIVING GOING TO GIANT GROCERY STORE IN WEST-BARD SHOPPING CENTER IN BETHESDA. .IN THE PARKING LOT I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING COLUMN.HIT A CONCRETE POLE AND PASSED OUT.ALL OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, TIME WAS AROUND I WAS DRIVING ON CITY ROAD.FROM RIVER ROAD TO WESTBARD. I SUFFERED BRAIN,NECK,CHEST AND KNEE INJURIES. SUFFERRED TRANSIENT GLOBAL AMNESIAF OR NEARLY 4 HOURS OR MORE. STILL RECUPERATING. LAST TWO YEARS GETTING LETTERS FOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLS BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, DID NOT KNOW THAT STEERING COLUMN HAD ISSU… Look up ODI 11229711 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11678959 While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd was told my rear subframe was damaged and would cost over 2,000. I and putting in a complaint to make sure Mercedes honor this recall/ extended warranty for my vehicle. Look up ODI 11678959 at NHTSA ↗	0	3 ODI 11229711 · 47,800 mi ON JUNE 9,2019 I WAS DRIVING GOING TO GIANT GROCERY STORE IN WEST-BARD SHOPPING CENTER IN BETHESDA. .IN THE PARKING LOT I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING COLUMN.HIT A CONCRETE POLE AND PASSED OUT.ALL OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, TIME WAS AROUND I WAS DRIVING ON CITY ROAD.FROM RIVER ROAD TO WESTBARD. I SUFFERED BRAIN,NECK,CHEST AND KNEE INJURIES. SUFFERRED TRANSIENT GLOBAL AMNESIAF OR NEARLY 4 HOURS OR MORE. STILL RECUPERATING. LAST TWO YEARS GETTING LETTERS FOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLS BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, DID NOT KNOW THAT STEERING COLUMN HAD ISSU… Look up ODI 11229711 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11481301 Rear subframe completely rusted through resulting in multiple attached systems to break off. When applying the brakes the rear end of the vehicle swings and can force the car into random directions. Upon any basic research this issue can be seen in similar Mercedes models across the globe consistently. If the issue was not diagnosed sooner the likelihood of a fatal crash would have been extremely high due to critical components like braking and suspension systems being nonfunctional. Many vehicles that experience this design flaw are well maint… Look up ODI 11481301 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11678959 While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd was told my rear subframe was damaged and would cost over 2,000. I and putting in a complaint to make sure Mercedes honor this recall/ extended warranty for my vehicle. Look up ODI 11678959 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10767395 · 40,000 mi PURCHASED CAR MARCH 2015 WITH A 3 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKE (PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE DOOR I BELIEVE). DEALER CLAIMS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THIS BECAUSE IT IS COSMETIC AND IT WILL COST ME IN EXCESS OF $1100. TO GET IT FIXED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, ONE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO OPEN THE WINDOW AND FEEL FOR THE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. IN MANY SITUATIONS THIS COULD BE A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH. THIS IS JUST AS CRITICAL AS AN AIR BAG IN MY EYE. I BELIEVE THE DEALER SHOULD COVER THIS UNDER THE WARRANTY, AND MAY… Look up ODI 10767395 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	4 ODI 11173090 · 99,018 mi I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 C300, 99,000 MILES AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN I EXPERIENCED A NEARLY FATAL COLLISION. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE REAR CROSS-MEMBER SUBFRAME WHICH CAUSED THE REAR LEFT WHEEL TO DEVIATE IN A SUCH A WAY THAT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. I HAD TO FIGHT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A NEARBY MECHANIC WHO POINTED TO A BREAK IN THE SUB-FRAME WHERE THE REAR-LEFT TIRE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE CAR. THE BR… Look up ODI 11173090 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11317707 · 96,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WAS COMING FROM ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT WASHINGTON LOCATED AT (404 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034), WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE BEARING IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMP… Look up ODI 11317707 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11472068 The dealer noticed that the rear suspension subframe had rusted and corroded with a hole. They rejected the passage of the state safety check. A review of online forums shows this is a common problem in these years and Canadian and German counterparts of MBUSA have issued recalls because a third party supplier provided the parts without sufficient corrosion protection. See eg. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/805501-rotted-rear-subframe.html Look up ODI 11472068 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	2 ODI 11686269 Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to get done and was snapped on both sides airbag light came on doesn’t go away and the rear right brake like started using the fog light as a turn signal Look up ODI 11686269 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11686271 Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the car are wearing out due to the corrosion in rear subframe and it’s was also hitting my gas tank if I was to go over any holes which can cause a bigger issue Look up ODI 11686271 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11182847 · 70,000 mi MY CAR MADE A ELECTRIC SHORTAGE AND THE CAR WON'T TURN ON SO I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE CAR HAD TO BE PROGRAMMED AGAIN SO IT COULD TURN ON . Look up ODI 11182847 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11466578 My husband drove my car home from work on April 18th 2022 and it was a bad rain storm that everyone. He had to drive through a couple of big rain storms. Soon afterwards he got around the corner from the house and the electric system failed lights started going off everywhere in the car, he lost steering and couldn’t see and almost crashed and got the car home safely but it wouldn’t shut off so he had to disconnect the battery for the car to shut off. On April 22 nd the car was towed to the dealership because it wasn’t driveable and they check … Look up ODI 11466578 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11512388 Rusted rear sub frame that needs to be replaced. Premature rusting that Mercedes needs to repair at no cost. Also, premature battery drain on new battery. Needs to be fixed by Mercedes at no cost. Look up ODI 11512388 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11481301 Rear subframe completely rusted through resulting in multiple attached systems to break off. When applying the brakes the rear end of the vehicle swings and can force the car into random directions. Upon any basic research this issue can be seen in similar Mercedes models across the globe consistently. If the issue was not diagnosed sooner the likelihood of a fatal crash would have been extremely high due to critical components like braking and suspension systems being nonfunctional. Many vehicles that experience this design flaw are well maint… Look up ODI 11481301 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11466578 My husband drove my car home from work on April 18th 2022 and it was a bad rain storm that everyone. He had to drive through a couple of big rain storms. Soon afterwards he got around the corner from the house and the electric system failed lights started going off everywhere in the car, he lost steering and couldn’t see and almost crashed and got the car home safely but it wouldn’t shut off so he had to disconnect the battery for the car to shut off. On April 22 nd the car was towed to the dealership because it wasn’t driveable and they check … Look up ODI 11466578 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11504326 car not able to be driven rear subframe had completely rusted out and rear light housing is burn Look up ODI 11504326 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11512388 Rusted rear sub frame that needs to be replaced. Premature rusting that Mercedes needs to repair at no cost. Also, premature battery drain on new battery. Needs to be fixed by Mercedes at no cost. Look up ODI 11512388 at NHTSA ↗	0	4 ODI 11173090 · 99,018 mi I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 C300, 99,000 MILES AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN I EXPERIENCED A NEARLY FATAL COLLISION. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE REAR CROSS-MEMBER SUBFRAME WHICH CAUSED THE REAR LEFT WHEEL TO DEVIATE IN A SUCH A WAY THAT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. I HAD TO FIGHT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A NEARBY MECHANIC WHO POINTED TO A BREAK IN THE SUB-FRAME WHERE THE REAR-LEFT TIRE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE CAR. THE BR… Look up ODI 11173090 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11317707 · 96,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WAS COMING FROM ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT WASHINGTON LOCATED AT (404 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034), WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE BEARING IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMP… Look up ODI 11317707 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11472068 The dealer noticed that the rear suspension subframe had rusted and corroded with a hole. They rejected the passage of the state safety check. A review of online forums shows this is a common problem in these years and Canadian and German counterparts of MBUSA have issued recalls because a third party supplier provided the parts without sufficient corrosion protection. See eg. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/805501-rotted-rear-subframe.html Look up ODI 11472068 at NHTSA ↗	—

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Steering assistance concerns

41 mentions · 9.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 69,000 mi (31 usable records).

ODI 10648458 · 35,000 mi

WENT TO START CAR AND NOTHING. STEERING LOCKED AND DIFFICULT, DUE TO ALL WHEEL DRIVE TO TOW. THERE ARE MANY CASES DOCUMENTED ABOUT EIS/ESL FAILURES ON MERCEDES ENTHUSIAST FORUMS. THE PROBLEM IS PREVALENT ON THE INTERNET. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS ON A CROWDED HIGHWAY, IN A CRIME RIDDEN AREA OR JUST IN AN EMERGENCY. THE CAR WILL START ONE MINUTE AND WON'T ON THE NEXT START. MERCEDES CLAIMED NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE IN MY CASE. THE CAR WAS 2 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR

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ODI 10661232 · 59,000 mi

DEAR SIR OR MADAM: ON NOVEMBER 26, 2014 I DROVE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR WHICH I WORK. WITHIN 1 MILE OF MY DESTINATION, WHILE TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF 45 MILES PER HOUR I HEARD A LOUD HIGH PITCHED SOUND THAT CAME FROM MY STEERING WHEEL AND IT BECAME SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT TO STEER. NO VEHICLE STATUS MESSAGE EVER SHOWED ON THE MALFUNCTION DISPLAY. I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED THE MERCEDES BENZ AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE SOONEST AVAILABLE APPT WHEN THEY COULD LOOK AT MY CAR WAS ON DECEMBER 1, WHICH WAS 5 DAYS AWAY. NO HELP WHATSOEVER!!!! I TOOK IT TO A TRUST…

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ODI 10672283 · 21,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V459000 (STEERING) BUT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MIL…

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

25 mentions · 5.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 71,517 mi (17 usable records).

ODI 10627900 · 45,000 mi

WENT TO START CAR WHEN THE KEY TURNED OVER LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC CAME ON BUT CAR WOULD NOT START. CAR DID NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER BUT WAS ELECTRONICALLY LOCKED OUT. TRIED SECOND KEY WITH NO AVAIL. *TR

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ODI 10721731

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMP CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. AS A RESULT, THE BATTERY DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V177000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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ODI 10749702 · 68,000 mi

I HAVE 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300, MY CAR WOULD NOT START WITH MY KEY EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY CHECKED OKAY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE AMONG C300 MODELS (2008 TO 2013). SO MEANING CARS ARE VULNERABLE TO THIS FAILURE AROUND 5 YEAR MARK. MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS, AS THEY HAVE A VERY BAD RELIABILITY.

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

13 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 10560570 · 35,000 mi

WARNING LIGHT ON MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROMPTED "CHECK LEFT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHT". I CHECKED ALL THE BULBS, THEY WERE ALL FUNCTIONING EXCEPT FOR 1 OR TWO DIM BULBS IN THE LEFT TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I UNPLUGGED THE CONNECTOR/HARNESS TO THE ASSEMBLY AND FOUND ONE OF THE WIRE INSERT CONNECTORS TO BE MELTED IN THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR, THE MELTING AFFECTED THE PLASTIC AS WELL. I AM WORRIED FOR A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD IN MY TRUNK COMPARTMENT. CONTACTED MERCEDES FOR A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. *TR

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ODI 10660473 · 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A HUMMING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE SHIFT LEVER UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE BEARING FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

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ODI 10808863 · 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

11 mentions · 2.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 99,962 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10992065

TAKATA RECALL. AFTER PURCHASING MY 2010 MERCEDES C-300 I'VE NOTICED A GAS SMELL FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BUT THIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE AFTER I PARK MY CAR IN MY GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE ENTIRE GARAGE AND VEHICLE INTERIOR SMELL LIKE GAS. I THEN NOTICE A GAS LEAKAGE SPOT FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE FULL TANK OR HALF OF THE TANK FULL OF GAS. I RED ABOUT THIS ONLINE I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BUT I WAS TOLD THE RECALL/ EXTENSION TANK WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO MY CAR. CONCERNING THE SEAT-BELT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT…

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ODI 11145272 · 83,000 mi

FUEL TANK LEAK- SMELL GAS IN CAR AND OUTSIDE CAR. RECEIVED NOTICE OF AIRBAG RECALLS AND LIGHT ISSUE AS WELL. MAIN CONCERN IS GAS SMELL EMANATING FROM MY CAR. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN I FILL THE TANK.

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ODI 11181364 · 112,000 mi

SMELLING GAS FUMES INSIDE THE CAR, HAS GOTTEN LIGHT HEADED WHEN DRIVING, AND MY GAS GAGE DOES NOT WORK.

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Brake response concerns

6 mentions · 1.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 93,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 11044453 · 93,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, ELECTRIC SYSTEM DEFICIENT, AND BRAKES FAILURE

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ODI 11102704 · 76,285 mi

I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO MERCEDES BENZ FOR A REAR TAIL LIGHT RECALL. WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NOTE: THIS WAS NOT HAPPENING PRIOR TO ME DROPPING MY VEHICLE OFF TO THE DEALER. I INFORMED THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE DROVE MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE MECHANIC. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD ME GO TO WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS ON A LIFT. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON MY VEHICLE RUSTED (METAL LINE) OUT CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SENSOR WENT AND NEEDED TO BE REP…

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ODI 11104006 · 106,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP IN TIME BEFORE REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V363000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V081000 (AIR …

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Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 67,410 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10627462 · 67,410 mi

SPEED DEPENDENT FRONT END NOISE AND VIBRATION. INSPECTION BY MB AUTHORIZED DEALER INDICATES: "FRONT TRANSFER CASE COMING APART". MB CUSTOMER SERVICE INDICATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS A "ONE OFF" BUT OFFERED A 50% DISCOUNT ON REPAIR. REPAIR COST IS $7000. SUSPECT THAT THIS IS NOT A "ONE OFF" AND THE PROBLEM IS MORE FREQUENT GIVEN THE IMMEDIATE OFFER OF A DISCOUNT ON REPAIR. FAILURE OF THE FRONT TRANSFER CASE AT ANY SPEED CAN AND MOST LIKELY WILL CAUSE WHEEL LOCK UP, ENGINE FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED CONTROLS (STEERING AND BRAKING), LOSS OF ELEC…

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ODI 10864882

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE AS PASSENGER COULD NOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE IN AN EMERGENCY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE CAR STALLS IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION REQUIRING IMMEDIATE EVACUATION FROM THE CAR OR RISK MAJOR INJURY OR DEATH (E.G, CAR FIRE, STUCK ON A RAILROAD TRACK, ETC.) THE PASSENGER WOULD BE STUCK IN THE CAR. LOWERING THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS DOES NOT OFFER ENOUGH CLEARANCE TO REACH OVER THE DOOR TO OPEN THE OUTSIDE HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE. MERCEDES REQUIRES THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTIRE DOOR PANEL TO REPAIR THE CHEAP PLAS…

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ODI 10938517 · 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, A HIGH-PITCHED NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOT OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE TURN, THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND THE STEERING LOST POWER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 4,082 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10371131 · 1,500 mi

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ODI 10413806 · 6,664 mi

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