4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,175 miles

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problem #4

Oct 062023

C300

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal whistling sound. Additionally, the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the car wash, and she became aware that water was leaking inside the vehicle through the windshield bonded panel. An independent mechanic was contacted and informed the contact that the front windshield bonded panel could have detached; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Mount Dora, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 172023

C300

  • 41,700 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (Structure) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 41,700.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 142022

C300

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, he heard air coming in through the OSI cover. Once the contact arrived at his destination, he noticed that the front sunroof panel had detached from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and that the vehicle was already repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (Structure). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and that the dealer was not obligated to repair the vehicle free of changer. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 182021

C300

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the sunroof panel detached from the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA