2013 MERCEDES BENZ C 300

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    suspension arms and bushings

    1 stranded, 43 unsafe

    44
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at high speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the rear suspension was unstable and felt loose. The contact pulled to the side of the road before continuing to drive. The contact noti…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1874982
    • "MERCEDES C300 SEDAN SUB FRAME HAS A HOLE AND IS BREAKING APART. IT WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND. I SEE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THIS OCCURRING WITH OTHER OWNERS BUT THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. HTTPS://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/MERCEDESBENZ…"~129,000 mi, complaint #1736194
    • "The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his daughter lost control of the vehicle upon the depression of the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle would veer off the road without…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1770649
  2. #2

    airbag system

    36 unsafe

    36
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=17, median 40,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "PASSENGER AIRBAGS ENABLED THEN DISABLED JUST RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING WITH AN ADULT PASSENGER SITTING WITH THE SEAT BELT CLICKED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. A AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS OFF THEN AFTER FEW MILES SUDDENLY A MAS…"~2,000 mi, complaint #997368
    • "I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15MPH AND THE AIRBAG IN THE DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. MERCEDES DECLINES TO COMPLETE AN INSPECTION AND OFFERED TO REPLACE AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO ME. I AM CONCERNED WITH THE DECISION TO NOT COMPLETE AN INS…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1208402
    • "I RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FROM DAIMLER AG (DAG) REGARDING AIR BAG ISSUES SINCE OCTOBER 2017, BOTH OF WHICH INDICATE THAT "REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE." THE MOST RECENT ONE (ISSUED JANUARY 2018) IS RELATED TO THE TAKATA RECALL: "ACCORDING TO TAKATA, IN…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1451439
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1434516
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light and the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated and then turned off independently. Additionally,…"~127,328 mi, complaint #1931282
  3. #3

    corrosion and rust

    35 unsafe

    35
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=18, median 80,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "REAR SUB FRAME RUST DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER"~30,000 mi, complaint #1738404
    • "The Contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a knocking sound and an abnormal vibration when driving. The Contact took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and the Dealer found the Sub Frame was corroded and…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1748331
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake pedal, the vehicle independently swayed to the left without warning. The contact notified the independent mechanic who instructed her to bring the vehicle in for a…"~68,026 mi, complaint #1855056
    • "THE REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED THROUGH RISKING THE CONTROL ARMS FROM DETACHING FROM THE FRAME. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE WITH THE RIGHT, REAR WHEEL AND CONTROL ARM FROM DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE."~99,000 mi, complaint #1743913
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the rear of the vehicle started fishtailing with extreme vibration making the vehicle very unstable. The vehicle was taken to an…"~107,500 mi, complaint #1780791
  4. #4

    other

    16 unsafe, 10 annoyance

    26
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "THE STEERING WHEEL HAS ALUMINUM TRIM WHICH IS PEELING OFF IT CUT MY FINGER. IT'S TOO THIN AND HAS SHARP EDGES. ASKED DEALER TO REPLACE IT BUT WAITING ON DEALER TO GET BACK TO ME. I AM INFORMING YOU BECAUSE I DID RESEARCH ON GOOGLE AND BUNCH OF PEOPLE HAD SAME…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1413510
  5. #5

    brake hydraulics

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 86,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "ON 09-12-16 I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION (35+ MPH). I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC (INTERSTATE HIGHWAY). MY VEHICLE WAS IN ECO MODE AND THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE HOLD FEATURE WAS ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE WAS FULLY ENGAGED/PRESSED, AND HOLD WAS DISPLAYED ON THE FOR…"~19,000 mi, complaint #1403326
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE VEHICLE…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1334009
    • "CAR ACCELERATED AFTER TAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO PARKING SPACE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. CAR WENT OVER A BANK AND FINALLY STOPPED."~48,000 mi, complaint #1414409
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, she started to hear an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to her residence however while depressing the brake p…"~99,800 mi, complaint #1776033
  6. #6

    wiring harness

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I HAVE C 300 2013 MERCEDES WHICH BROKE MORE THAN 3 TIMES ( ALL WITHIN A YEAR, THIS IS A NEW CAR) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY TO A DRIVER. ACCELERATION DIMINISHED, BREAKS ARE NOT FULLY FUNCTIONING, WIND SHIELD WIPER DON'T WORK, SIGNA…"~13,000 mi, complaint #1065334
    • "MY MERCEDES BENZ C-300 4MATIC GOT RAIN WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET AND ALL THE WINDOWS WAS UP. THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR IN THE FRONT UNDER THE DASHBOARD WAS SOAKING WET FROM RAIN…"~46,350 mi, complaint #1491015
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LAMP, BRAKE LAMP, CHECK REAR PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL, AND CHECK REAR REVE…"~160,000 mi, complaint #1612258
  7. #7

    engine internal

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "I WENT TO AN AUTHORIZED MB DEALER AND THEY DID THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING COLUMN BUT NOT FOR THE AIR BAGS. I ALSO BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE DUE TO THE FACT THAT OIL HAS SIPHONED ITS WAY UP THE CAM MAGNETS AND SOLENOIDS THRU THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS TO…"~68,031 mi, complaint #1489984
    • " TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER, MERCED…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1387504
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was dia…"~160,000 mi, complaint #2120923
  8. #8

    unintended acceleration

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THEY FAILED AND DID NOT STOP NOR SLOW THE VEHICLE. CAR CRASHED INTO THE BUILDING. AIR BAGS ADDITIONALLY DID…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1268221
    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she depressed the brake peda…"~23,032 mi, complaint #1976665
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE EXITING THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE OVER ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A CONCRETE BUILDING AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1103478
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1301271
  9. #9

    door latch and hinge

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "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 IS…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1603075
  10. #10

    control module

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "ALL OTHER .MODELS RECALLED FOR IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK. NOT THIS CAR. TOOK TO DEALER 128000 MILES AND MY EIS FAILED AND STEERING LOCK. IN ADDITION RECALLS ON AIRBAG BUT MERCEDES HAS NO PARTS TO FIX IT. THE REPAIR 1300.00$ ."~128,000 mi, complaint #1380151
  11. #11

    fuel tank and lines

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking after refueling. The fuel had leaked out to half tank. The Fire Department was called, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that there was a puddle of f…"~90,000 mi, complaint #2067041
  12. #12

    starter

    2 stranded

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "THOUGHT BATTERY WAS DEAD, BUT HAD THE BATTERY WAS TESTED BY AAA AND SAID IT WAS FINE. KEY FOB TURNS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. CAR DOESN'T START, NOTHING HAPPENS."complaint #1426291
    • "I purchased the vehicle in 2015, and a few months ago I started having issues with the steering wheel, as well as an error message with the airbag. More recently, I am experiencing issues with my ignition switch, and after doing some research I’m seeing that m…"complaint #1910372
  13. #13

    steering column

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Vehicle completely shut down while traveling on interstate. Ignition switch malfunction and went dead, also steering column locked causing me to lose control of steering functions."complaint #1761837
    • "I am filing this complaint regarding a serious and recurring steering system defect involving my Mercedes-Benz vehicle and Recall Campaign No. 2017120022 (steering column defect). Mercedes-Benz corporate representatives provided conflicting information regardi…"complaint #2179640
  14. #14

    sunroof

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I HAD JUST ENTERED THE HIGHWAY AND LESS THAN A HALF A MILE FROM ENTERING THE HIGHWAY MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO CARS NEAR ME AND NO DEBRIS NEAR MY CAR. I CONTACTED MERCEDES BENZ AND THEY SEEM VERY UNCONCERNED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED GLASS WENT EVERYWHE…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1405026
    • "DRIVING HOME ON NORTHBOUND I-5 IN SEATTLE. VERY LOUD NOISE LIKE A SMALL EXPLOSION. THE FRONT PART OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED! THERE WERE NO OVER PASSES OR CARS NEARBY. NO OTHER APPARENT DAMAGE ANYWHERE. OUTSIDE/EXTERIOR SUNROOF LOOKED FINE (SEE PHOTOS).…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1329518
  15. #15

    throttle and pedal

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "VEHICLE THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND. INCIDENT OCCURRED TWICE AND WAS REPAIRED TWICE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 17,500 MILES DRIVEN. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING IN DRY PAVEMENT AND GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS ON LOCAL ROADS, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. TH…"~17,300 mi, complaint #1243166
    • "I BARELY STEPPED ON THE GAS AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED REAL QUICKLY. IT WAS PRETTY SCARY IT HAPPENED 2 TIMES ALREADY. I DO HAVE A HEAVY FOOT SO I AM TRYING TO MONITOR IF I'M STEPPING ON THE GAS TOO FAST OR HARD. *TR"~26,500 mi, complaint #1125311
  16. #16

    timing belt or chain

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it w…"~60,000 mi, complaint #2094385
  17. #17

    abs module

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "PROBLEM IDENTICAL TO ONE IN WETHERSFIELD CT. LISTED AS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. HAPPENED TO BOTH MY WIFE AND MYSELF ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING UP THE DRIVEWAY AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE SHUT OFFT ALONG WITH BRAKES NOT WORKING AND STEER…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1243592
  18. #18

    driveshaft axle cv

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "PROBLEMS WITH DRIVESHAFT BREAKING. I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AND THE WHEEL STARTED MAKING A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. I WAS ONLY DRIVING A ABOUT 10-15 MILES. AS I PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND STARTED TO GO FASTER THE NOISE GOT LOUDER. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE…"~99,000 mi, complaint #1537262
  19. #19

    engine cooling

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "2013 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO A HAZARDOUS DEFECT IN THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S AC COMPRESSOR WAS FAULTY. THE CONSUMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE SUBFRAME AND AC REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, B…"complaint #1822705
  20. #20

    engine mounts

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I have a 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C300 Sport 4MATIC with roughly 90k miles. Car is in great condition, a well maintained vehicle that has been regularly serviced (receipts in hand). I recently sent it in for an oil change, air filter change, and to check out a sligh…"complaint #1838142
  21. #21

    engine stall or no start

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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 ST…"~2,400 mi, complaint #960437
  22. #22

    exhaust system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "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."~26,550 mi, complaint #1330467
  23. #23

    glass and windshield

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during a rainstorm, and rainwater leaked from the sunroof and the front driver’s side window into the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was n…"~125,000 mi, complaint #1916841
  24. #24

    instrument cluster

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights started flashing off and on. The contact stated that the turn signal stopped working on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The c…"~91,000 mi, complaint #1873429
  25. #25

    key fob and immobilizer

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. The security alert warning light was illuminated. The v…"complaint #2074858
  26. #26

    lighting exterior

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING TOLD THERE IS ONLY A REAR DRIVERS SIDE FOG LIGHT? CONCERNED W THE PAST TRUNK FIRE ISSUES W LIGHTS. *TR"complaint #1038683
  27. #27

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt would not retract and was unable to lock and secure the driver. Also, the rear driver’s side seat belt ceased and was unable to pull out and lock to secure th…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1759624
  28. #28

    stability and traction control

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The ESP®, or Electronic Stability Control system can put the car into limp mode unexpectedly. Say you are driving on route 66 going 50 mph. The ESP system can turn off if a wheel speed sensor or yaw sensor is on the way out. This causes the car to suddenly dra…"complaint #1952180
  29. #29

    steering electric assist

    1 stranded

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK FAILED WHILE IN THE PARKED POSITION. A TINY MOTOR INSIDE HAS BURNED UP AND IT NOW PREVENTS YOU FROM STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT SELL ME A REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR ON MY OWN AND I MUST TAKE IT IN TO THEM FOR REPAIR AT…"~93,000 mi, complaint #1674698
  30. #30

    steering rack mechanical

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to immediately respond while turning the steering wheel. After stopping the vehicle and attempting to reverse, it was discovered tha…"~95,000 mi, complaint #1825699
  31. #31

    suspension struts shocks

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I have a 2013 Mercedes Benz C 300 sport, and I felt my car shaking if I drive above speed of 35-40. Took it to Mercedes Benz dealership is Rockville center NY, they told me it is my subframe, which cost parts $2496 and labor $3704, Total $6196. Sad part is t…"complaint #1808751
  32. #32

    tire failure

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C300 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 225/45R17. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE TIRES EXHIBITED BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALLS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES W…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1193704
  33. #33

    transfer case awd

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "while driving in an emergency braking situation the car went left...so much so i lost control and spun 360 degrees. i thought that wasnt rite...upon investigation it turns out the right rear torque arm was no longer connected..the cradle or sub frame. it was r…"complaint #1864069
  34. #34

    wheel or rim

    1 broken

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I HIT A POTHOLE ON THE 96TH STREET TRANVERSE ROAD THROUGH CENTRAL PARK.WESTBOUND AROUND 4:30PM ON JUNE 3, 2013. AAA TOWED ME TO 54TH ST AUTO CENTER ON THE SAME DAY. BOTH RIGHT SIDE TIRES WERE DAMAGED AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THEY BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. M…"~10,103 mi, complaint #984511

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