10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,866 miles

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problem #11

Apr 162024

C300

  • miles
My car is a 2015 Mercedes Benz, I bought it at the agency in 2022. When I tested the vehicle at the agency, I noticed the steering was a little hard. I asked the sales person and he told me it was normal. Then, after 1 year and 5 months, it was on its way. I went to work and the steering wheel jammed and it wouldn't cross and the car turned off then it didn't want to start and it said the following on the dashboard power stering see operator manual

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #10

Mar 152023

C300

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the front driver-??s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #9

May 032021

C300

  • miles
Air bags did not deploy on car accident and also traction control was not working, steering wheel will go to the side when driving under 40 MPH which is dangerous and car will slide when driving on puddle of water whenever it rained.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #8

Apr 052021

C300

  • miles
Passenger side airbag light keeps coming on when someone is sitting in the car. My electrical system shuts off and on and goes haywire

- New Albany , IN, USA

problem #7

Nov 082020

C300

  • miles
Every time I start my car it smells like gas and it's so strong to the point where it gives me headaches. Also I was on the freeway and the roads were wet from previous rain and I almost died and hydroplaned on the freeway. Even if it's a small bit of rain my car starts shaking as if I don't have control. I do not feel safe in this car and I just got the car a month ago.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #6

Jul 192019

C300

  • miles
Takara recall

- Mikwaukee, WI, USA

problem #5

Jul 252019

C300 4-cyl

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph. A police officer had pulled over another vehicle ahead on the right side of the road. The vehicle in front made a complete stop. As a result, in transitioning the far left lane the contact rear ended the vehicle in an attempt to avoid the police officer as he was going down to complete an inspection on the underbelly of the dump truck. The contact mentioned that none of her safety sensors (side or front responded) indicating that she was near a vehicle illuminated. The steering wheel airbag deployed upon impact. The knee air bag deployed after the impact of the crash. As the knee air bag was deploying with force caused the contacts right foot to get stuck and bones to crack resulting in various breaks in her right foot. The electrical system shut down and the contact was unable to start or adjust her seat in order to release her foot from the knee air bag as pressure was building up in the bag. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance where she was treated for her fractured right foot. It was unknown if the dealer or the manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Grandview, MO, USA

problem #4

May 142019

C300

  • 0 miles
12/6/17 airbag frontal,8/31/17 electrial system starter assembly,8/31/17 engine and engine cooling engine,4/21/17 electrical system software and 4/21/17 airbag frontal sensor/control module.recall on these parts.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #3

Oct 102017

C300

  • 25 miles
I was making a left at a stop sign when a Dodge durango hit me head on and fell

- Harbor City, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 062017

C300

  • 21,000 miles
My car wouldn't start. I have been waiting for a recall part since February. Last night I had an SRS malfunction passenger seat airbag. Mercedes told me today I don't have a recall for airbags but I think it is a takata airbag problem that's hasn't been reported for my vehicle yet.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 292015

C300

  • 4,500 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the air bags partially deployed with an unknown error message. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was awaiting a diagnosis and repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.

- Livermore, CA, USA