general problems of the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300 - part 2

166 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300 based on all problems reported for the 2010 C300.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 18v043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of fort mitchell (located at 2100 dixie hwy, fort mitchell, ky 41011, (859) 331-1500) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2018

Takata recall. 16v081 16v363 17v017 have not heard from mbusa since Jan. 2018 despite letter to them several months ago requesting update. Last letter from mbusa stated parts expected June 30, 2018. Car was reassigned in last letter from group 4 to group 5 -- odd because car is from 2010 and in south florida.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2018

Takata recall parts not available for replacement when calling multiple certified mercedes service shops in northwestern suburban chicago area.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2018

The air bag is not working.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2018

Tl- takata recall the contact owns a mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:16v363000 and 16v081000 (air bags) however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts will become available December of 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Aw.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 mercedes C300. The contact received a recall letter campaign number : 16v-081000 (air bags) and 18v-043000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer fletcher jones Mercedes Benz 949 north elston avenue, suite 2 chicago ill 60642 was contacted an confirmed that the parts were not available for a recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms remedy not available. Tf.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Alfano motorcars (1423 calle joaquin, san luis obispo, CA 93405, (805) 543-5752) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2017

Takata recall, still no remedy from dealer as of December 23, 2017.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

(no initials; no dealer info) tl the contact owned a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end crash. The contact received burns on the face from the air bag deployment, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was considered a total loss and was towed to upman's towing yard. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 63,000.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall. Received notices but every time I call they are not available to be replaced. Car in high heat and humidity and 8 yrs old. Feel like I am waiting for a time bomb to explode. They do not care about the safety of their customers. Never buy a mercedes again.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Tl-takata recall- the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. . The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags) and 16v081000 (air bags) , however the parts for the recall remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The napleton auto werks 6600 e riverside blvd, loves park, IL 61111 (815) 636-6600was contacted and confirmed the parts were not available. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dr.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300w. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v363000 (air bags) and 16v081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of north palm beach (9275 alternate route a1a, north palm beach, florida 33403, (561) 848-2900) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2017

Takata recall - parts not yet available for repair.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2017

Takata recall - my car is on the mercedes takata recall list and the dealership has failed to provide a replacement airbag for nearly 2 years. The notice letter says driving the car with defective airbags involves risk of injury or death. Mercedes has failed to offer any remedy and I am driving a car with a defective airbag. Mercedes has failed to provide updates or information on the recall.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the power steering pump leaking fluid while the vehicle park. In addition, the contact stated the rear light failed to illuminate while driving. The contact called jackie cooper imports Mercedes Benz dealer at (918) 420-9156, located at 9393 s memorial drive a, tulsa, ok 74133 where it was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. The contact also stated that she had received notification of NHTSA campaign number:16v081000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available. Aw.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2017

"takata recall" we have heard nothing from mercedes, apparently they do not intent to repair this safety issue. We are concerned with the safety of this vehicle.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2017

Takata recall seems there is no solution for this issue. Want to get this issue repaired prior to a serious accident or other event which will cause the air bags to inflate.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2017

Takata recall. I cannot get this service from my Mercedes Benz dealer because they do not have the parts from Mercedes Benz USA to fix this. I've called multiple dealers and I get the same answer. They tell me to either check back or call Mercedes Benz USA about the situation.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

My airbags have been on recall since February 2016 . I call the dealer and they say the airbags aren't in stock or the part hasn't come in yet.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

Takata recall Mercedes Benz dealer in honolulu taking too long to replace airbags.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2017

I have tried to get this issue resolve with several mercedes dealerships but all say they do not have the replacement airbags. I have received information on the class action suit from tk holdings and the email that was provided is useless. I would like to have my takata air bags replaced as soon as possible.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Takata recall, Mercedes Benz is not supplying replacements.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags). The parts do to the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received several months ago. The contact called a local dealr and independent mechanic regarding part availability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The recall notice stated that owners would receive a second notice once parts become available. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2017

"takata recall" none of the mercedes dealerships in the chicagoland area have been able to replace the takata airbag. They continue to say that there are no replacement parts available to remedy this recall, even though the recall notice was sent to me over a year ago.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2017

Takata recall, the airbag of my 2010 mercedes 300 has not been replaced by the dealership! I have contacted the dealership many times and they still have not replace my airbag. . .

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2017

Takata recall. My local mb dealership said my recall remedy was still pending and directed me to the national contact, which said recalls are being done in a phased manner due to lack of parts. Meanwhile, I'm having to drive with a potentially deadly airbag on my car.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2017

I called the dealer and I asked him about replacing the airbag, I was told he does not have any, will call when he gets them.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2017

10/26/2017 - I have requested a replacement and was told by mercedes that they still do not have the part.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

Takata recall and benz said it cannot do anything.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

Takata recall, nothing has happened to the vehicle as yet, but contacted the dealer to get airbag replaced and they are saying they don't have the parts available to fix the airbag and we will be notified when they are available. I feel this is a safety risk and don't understand why the parts aren't available to fix something that could cause injury or death. Thank you.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

Takata recall - I have been notified for close to two years now that my airbag is defective and needs replacement due to the recall. I have been very patient in waiting for a replacement but until today when I received noticed that this company is filing for bankruptcy I feel less confident that there will be a replacement in time. I do not feel comfortable driving my car knowing a defective airbag is in it. When contacting the dealership for a replacement they have advised that they are in back order and this has been going on for close to two years. Something so serious in my car that can potential impact my family an I is unacceptable and should be fixed immediately. I don't feel I can enjoy my car fully due to the constant concern of these recalled airbags in my car.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2017

Takata recall I have owned the car for about 1 1/2 years and the recall was from about 2012 I think from looking it up . I have called the hotline many time and got a run around. Was told every time parts would be available within a few months.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v043000 and 16v081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to euro motorcars bethesda (7020 arlington rd, bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 986-8800) and the contact was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.



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