3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,000 miles

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problem #3

Dec 192023

C300

  • miles
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 dramatically brake and limit speed to 5 mph on the highway. Risk of high speed rear end collision and mortality to the driver.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 032023

C300 6-cyl

  • miles
The subframe has rotted from insufficient protection. This car is unsafe to drive, many US consumers having same problem with this model where the subframe is rusted out. This is a major issue effecting thousands of cars of this model or maybe more

- Laurel, MD, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012019

C300

  • 99,000 miles
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 home. The next dam I took the vehicle to dealership and was told by the mechanic that driveshaft was broken.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

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