Nine problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall headlights flickering when car is off also headlight randomly go off while driving on highway etc and when lights stay on it drains the car battery.
I took my C300 Mercedes Benz (with only 52,000 miles), to the Mercedes Benz of miami dealership to check the wiring in both head lamps, since the headlights were intermittently flickering on and off, while driving at night. This electrical problem was of serious concern for me as a 72 years' old senior, could be a dangerous safety issue, creating a life and death situation. Mercedes benz dealership assistant service manager, juan obando, told me that the wiring to the headlamps was corroded and could not be replaced. I would have to buy two (2) complete new headlamp assembly units costing $1,890. - plus tax and labor installation. While driving at nights and unpredictably and intermittently losing head and low beam lights, is of grave safety concern to me and creates a hazard to pedestrians and other drivers on the roadway and highways.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz sports vehicle. The contact stated that the headlights would fail sporadically. The contact would shut off the headlights but they would re-illuminate independently within 1-2 hours. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers 16v363000 (air bags) and 14v177000 (exterior lighting). The dealer was contacted but advised that the parts needed for both recall repairs were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted but could not advise the contact when the necessary parts would become available to repair the defect in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. While driving at 45 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,800.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the headlights were activated. A warning indicator alerted that the driver's side headlight failed. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact replaced the driver's side bulb however, the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Js.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact smelled a burning odor underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to have it repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v177000 (exterior lighting). The technician informed the contact that the front passenger side headlight wires were frayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Headlights not working because of faulty, burnt wires. Mercedes will not honor warranty. Said wires are covered but not headlight although the wires are inside headlight and caused the lights to stop working. Happened on both my headlights.
Wires on both headlights melted and burnt. Concerned about a possible fire and my headlights not working. Mercedes will not cover under warranty. Can provide photos.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. While driving at night, the headlights were dim. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact noticed the failure when the vehicle was first purchased. The failure mileage was unknown.