Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mercedes-Benz C300, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 - 416 complaints in its first 8 years (576 to date)
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 - 372 complaints in its first 8 years (672 to date)
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 - 310 complaints in its first 8 years (480 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 - 73 complaints in its first 8 years (94 to date)
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 - 130 complaints in its first 8 years (266 to date)
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 - 138 complaints in its first 8 years (260 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 288 | 244 | 13 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 381 | 295 | 11 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 94 | 73 | 5 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 260 | 138 | 6 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 266 | 130 | 6 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 480 | 310 | 6 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 453 | 293 | 6 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 576 | 416 | 8 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 672 | 372 | 7 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V854000 | 2015-2016 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. |
| 22V168000 | 2008-2009 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. |
| 21V961000 | 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63,... |
| 21V197000 | 2015-2016 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG,... |
| 21V058000 | 2016 | Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class,... |
| 20V298000 | 2012 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag... |
| 19V787000 | 2013-2016 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ... |
| 19V010000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 18V850000 | 2015-2016 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG,... |
| 18V043000 | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 17V627000 | 2012-2016 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic,... |
| 17V252000 | 2013-2014 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe... |
| 17V243000 | 2016 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded,... |
| 17V177000 | 2008-2016 | Electrical System | 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... |
| 17V114000 | 2015-2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300... |
| 17V017000 | 2008-2012 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C300 4Matic, C250, C250 Coupe, C350, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350... |
| 16V603000 | 2016 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 SUV, GLC 300 4Matic SUV, C300 Sedan and C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured February 8, 2016, to May 18,... |
| 16V438000 | 2016 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2015, to March 1, 2016. |
| 16V363000 | 2008-2011 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 16V087000 | 2016 | Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 vehicles manufactured December 11, 2015, to December 23, 2015, C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured December... |
| 16V081000 | 2008-2011 | Air Bags | 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,... |
| 15V845000 | 2015 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans manufactured January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014. |
| 15V711000 | 2008-2009 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. |
| 15V138000 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4matic and C400 4matic vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to July 25, 2014. |
| 15V087000 | 2015 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles manufactured from June 18, 2014, through September 5, 2014, that fail to comply with the... |
| 14V598000 | 2015 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4Matic and C400 4Matic vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to September 18, 2014. |
| 14V177000 | 2008-2011 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |
| 12V557000 | 2011-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles... |