Safety Score
82
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Experiencing a failed Electronic Steering Lock (ESL). Car won’t crank or start even after verifying battery health and … |
| 2025-08-31 | SEATS | No | 0 | Leaving my home from my driveway and driving about 15 feet I heard a loud pop from my backseat area and noticed my Head… |
| 2025-01-22 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The left rear subframe separated from the main frame causing the car to pull to the left when braking. I had an episo… |
| 2025-01-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | To Whom It May Concern, I am seeking assistance regarding my 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-300, VIN [XXX] . I repurchased this … |
| 2024-11-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | It's the ESL ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK THIS PART IS KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE AND IS POSTED ONLINE TO FIX AND ALSO BYPASS IT. … |
| 2024-10-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that an unidentified recall was previously completed on … |
| 2024-08-27 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rotted rear sub frame due to poor design retaining water |
| 2024-06-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR | No | 0 | The driver's side interior door handle became disengaged as I was trying to open the door so I was momentarily trapped … |
| 2024-06-26 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I purchased my vehicle from the Mercedes Benz Dealership and received a recall letter in the mail stating that driver s… |
| 2024-06-26 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | While I was driving my car the driver side airbag abruptly deployed. The airbag inadvertently deployed; the car did not… |
| 2024-06-03 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | took car in for oil change and was informed that car should not be driven because rear subframe had rotted thru and rea… |
| 2024-03-13 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear sub frame rusting through |
| 2024-02-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The intake manifold blew on my car while it was off overnight and I took it to the Mercedes dealership to have it fix a… |
| 2023-11-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The ignition switch is causing the steering column to lock and it has been reported a lot at different dealerships that… |
| 2023-08-19 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The driver's side door handle broke impossible to open door from inside if there was an accident. I have been told that… |
| 2023-01-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | SUB FRAME ON MERCEDES HAS RUST ISSUE, RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I ONLY FOUND OUT BECAUSE I GO… |
| 2023-01-10 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Car has approximately 60,000. miles. Upon it's state inspection Mercedes Benz service center indicated rear subframe i… |
| 2023-01-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Rear left sub frame is found to be broken due to corrosion and rust. Right side is near to be broken. Driving under su… |
| 2022-12-29 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Malfunction of rear subframe and control arms due to rust causing the subframe to crack. When breaking the rear wheels… |
| 2022-12-06 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: … |
| 2022-12-06 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I received a notice several years ago for the airbag to be replaced due to a recall. Mercedes-Benz has not been able to… |
| 2022-11-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | Car would just shut down intermittently, sometimes sudden death. No crank no start. Been stranded at night alone with m… |
| 2022-11-09 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | During an oil change (11/9/2022), my technician found rust on the rear subframe. He stated that this is a known safety … |
| 2022-11-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Completely rotted & rusted sub-frame. Caused braking/stability/steering issues and was completely undriveable. Cost $23… |
| 2022-09-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I purchased my car one year ago from a Mercedes dealership - 8/31/2021. I brought it in for service at the same dealer… |
| 2022-09-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Rear subframe of vehicle is starting to become rotted/rusted out and may fall apart at any time. My Mother has the same… |
| 2022-08-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Failed component: The subframe on my Mercedes C300 broke on one side and was almost broken on the other. It would be a… |
| 2022-06-22 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My 2014 Mercedes C300 4matic currently has a rusted through rear subframe. I know this has been reported to your Burea… |
| 2022-05-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Parked the car, did something, came back and car did not start. Key in, no crank, no start, no steering. No lights on t… |
| 2021-12-28 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | This car has 63,792 miles on it and has been continuously garaged and well cared for. All maintenance has been done ti… |
| 2021-12-01 | WHEELS | No | 0 | The wheel is not tilting up or down. It's stuck I. Top. It will just go out and in but stuck in the top position. This … |
| 2020-12-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | WHILE DRIVING ON 95 HIGHWAY TAKING AN EXIT ( MAKING A RIGHT TURN ROUNDABOUT) THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ON ME PREVENTING… |
| 2020-07-15 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | 2014 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CONCERNS WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *LD THE CONSUMER STA… |
| 2020-06-30 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB… |
| 2020-06-24 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 1.5 YEARS AFTER THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER19V010, STILL NO ACTION BY MERCEDES. *TR |
| 2020-03-03 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB… |
| 2020-01-29 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: NHTSA NUMBE… |
| 2020-01-06 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | CONCERNED THAT 'PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE' ON THE TAKATA RECALL. WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO GET THIS REPAIR MADE? |
| 2019-11-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND WHEN TRYING TO START THE STEERING WAS LOCKED AND IGNITION WOULD NOT START. THE CAR HAD THE … |
| 2019-09-03 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAM… |
| 2019-08-05 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU… |
| 2019-07-02 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TAKATA RECALL..THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUED SINCE 2017 FOR THE DRIVER AIRBAG BUT REMEDY HAS BEEN DONE..THIS IS VERY D… |
| 2019-06-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | THE INNER DRIVER DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM FAILED LEAVING ME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. THE CAR HAS 61K… |
| 2019-06-01 | SEATS | No | 0 | THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT THE STARTED TO RIP |
| 2019-04-28 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INT… |
| 2019-03-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C300W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V01… |
| 2019-03-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB… |
| 2019-03-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | 2014 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED T… |
| 2019-03-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (… |
| 2019-02-25 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I SPECIFICALLY CHECKED FOR ANY VEHICLE RECALLS WHEN PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE AND EVEN THOUGH IT WAS MORE THAN I WANTED T… |