10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,690 miles

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problem #7

Mar 152024

C300

  • 23,032 miles
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 pedal but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that while the vehicle was approaching a building ahead, she veered to the right and hit the front bumper of an occupied vehicle. The vehicle then drove over the sidewalk. The contact stated that while approaching the end of the sidewalk, she veered to the right and the vehicle stopped after approximately 200 feet. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto collision repair shop. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,032.

- Pooler, GA, USA

problem #6

Jul 222016

C300

  • 38,000 miles
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 failed to deploy. As a result, a police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #5

Mar 152016

C300

  • 22,000 miles
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 not deploy as car hit building in corner at center of front. Minor injury to driver from seat belt restraint.

- Ringgold, GA, USA

problem #4

Oct 222015

C300

  • 22,000 miles
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 steering wheel unable to turn.one hour later after she left the car I went out and it started and all warnig light were out. My incident occurred on a city street prior to coming to a stop sign ABS light came on vehicle had no brakes steering or power. Vehicle was travelling slow after stopping I restarted the vehicle and everything works. Not sure if vehicle covered by warraty purchase vehicle used with 15000 miles presently has 27000 miles on vehicle. Both times the vehicle was in motion with no brakes applied.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #3

Nov 102015

C300

  • 17,300 miles
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. The accelerator pedal became less responsive until it no longer responded to any inputs and vehicle was stopped. Vehicle was restarted and driven home. Incident occurred again while driven to dealer for repair. Dealer indicated that connector pins between the throttle body and ECU was replaced. Approximately 2 weeks and 50 miles later, incident reoccurs while driving on highway roads. Driver recognizing symptoms, pulled over and restarted vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer for diagnostic and repair. Dealer indicated the accelerator pedal, sensor, and connector to ECU replaced.

- Wethersfield, CT, USA

problem #2

Oct 152014

C300

  • 26,500 miles
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.

- Waldorf, MD, USA

problem #1

Aug 242014

C300

  • 24,000 miles
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 contact sustained a concussion and bruising to the stomach, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired and the contact was waiting for the manufacturer to conduct an investigation. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

- Oceanside, NY, USA