2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attem… |
| 2025-09-10 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to get done and was sna… |
| 2025-09-10 | WHEELS | No | 0 | Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the car are wearing out … |
| 2025-08-07 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class acti… |
| 2025-03-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Passenger side front airbag reports as inoperable. |
| 2024-12-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300W. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment. The contact was late… |
| 2024-10-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Rear subframe rust out and rear passenger brake line corrosion. The entire subframe has to be taken apart in order to r… |
| 2024-08-07 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The right rear brake line had rusted out and caused complete brake failure while driving. If this occured at highway sp… |
| 2024-08-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The vehicle had a previous warranty repair for the taillight burning out repaired but the issue has happened per the re… |
| 2024-08-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | For the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300, the failure of the steering lock control unit resulted in the vehicle being unable to … |
| 2024-07-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering w… |
| 2024-06-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | I had to pull over in the emergency lane to take a very important phone call! Turned off the car and removed key! Upo… |
| 2024-06-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were being drained. The … |
| 2023-12-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My brake line is corroded and needs replacing at a cost of $3500.00. I have an extended warranty on the rear subframe d… |
| 2023-06-17 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to … |
| 2023-06-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Dealer notes, fuel tank, and hold down straps are rusted and rotted |
| 2023-05-08 | SEAT BELTS | Yes | 1 | 1. Driver seat back broke in a rear collision. Documented in EMS report and Kentucky State Police official investigatio… |
| 2023-04-21 | SEATS | No | 0 | Both the front seats tear at back bottom |
| 2023-03-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rusted rear sub frame that needs to be replaced. Premature rusting that Mercedes needs to repair at no cost. Also, prem… |
| 2023-02-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear Sub-Frame Failure almost caused a head on collision at slow speed. Hit brakes and my car fishtailed completely si… |
| 2022-12-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | During service B maintenance, a technician found rear subframe rusted through. Reportedly, there has been a large numbe… |
| 2022-11-07 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The Rear Subframe of the car rotted out, making the car dangerous to drive. This problem has been identified by Mercede… |
| 2022-09-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rear sub frame is corroded as shown to me by the Mercedes mechanic in a video he sent me.The car is available for inspe… |
| 2022-09-18 | SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that their wife was driving approximately 60 mph when th… |
| 2022-08-25 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear subframe completely rusted through resulting in multiple attached systems to break off. When applying the brakes t… |
| 2022-08-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I need to have my rear brake lines replaced they are blown out but they need to remove the subframe in order to complet… |
| 2022-07-25 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | car not able to be driven rear subframe had completely rusted out and rear light housing is burn |
| 2022-07-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Power Seat Button Failed. |
| 2022-07-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The dealer noticed that the rear suspension subframe had rusted and corroded with a hole. They rejected the passage of … |
| 2022-07-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Cracks have formed in the plastic cover over the fuel pump in the fuel tank under the back seat. Gas is seeping out wh… |
| 2022-06-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The rear subframe rusted out. This seems to be common for this vehicle. Mercedes should replace for free. It’s recalled… |
| 2022-06-21 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Rear subframe corrosion hast rusted through and the subframe is no longer attached to the lower control arm car has onl… |
| 2022-06-07 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Corrosion of sub frame. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. June 7, 2022 Viti service advisor reports ru… |
| 2022-05-28 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The rear suspension cross member has rusted out on both sides. The rear wheels turn during braking, causing the vehicle… |
| 2022-05-20 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I brought my car into the dealer to have my annual state required inspection, and was told by the dealer that the rear … |
| 2022-04-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | 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 th… |
| 2022-04-17 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The rear sub-frame of my car has almost rusted in half. While driving on 95 I had to brake rather quickly and it felt … |
| 2022-02-19 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel smell when gas tank is full. Engine code P0456 |
| 2022-02-07 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | rear sub frame rotted out and I nearly had an accident from this poor design and lack of notice from Mercedes. This sho… |
| 2022-01-30 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas smell inside the car. Fuel leak when gas tank us full. |
| 2022-01-10 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Driver side subframe broke in half due to rust. However, vehicle has low mileage and was very well maintained and is in… |
| 2021-12-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | During maintenance of vehicle, completely bare wires were discovered. While researching replacement options, I became a… |
| 2021-12-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear subframe failure due to corrosion. Car has approximately 130k miles. Based on internet reasearch, this is a common… |
| 2021-11-23 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The rear subframe rusted so bad that one of the control arms detached from frame i think this is a risky and i seen lot… |
| 2021-11-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | After parking my car , turned ignition off, did some work for 45 minutes I came back attempting to start the car. The c… |
| 2021-10-08 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the wiring in the left tail light had melted. Upon … |
| 2021-10-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, several unknown warn… |
| 2021-10-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The rear subframe of this vehicle is made of faulty materials and has completely rusted out leaving the suspension comp… |
| 2021-07-22 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Filled up gas and strong gas smell can be smelt throughout the car and Check engine light came on, took car to auto zon… |
| 2021-07-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Raw gas smell after filling up with gas . |