Frame And Members problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz C300

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle was swinging from side to side. The contact desperately pumped the brake pedal, and the vehicle was able to stop swinging. The contact checked the vehicle and notice that the subframe was fractured on the driver’s and passenger’s side rear. The dealer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure; however, there was no recall on the vehicle for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,058.

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz. The contact stated while having a routine brake charge and they noticed that on rear driving side frame of the vehicle was rusting and it may puncture the gas tank of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was nothing they could do. The failure mileage was 157,000.

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph and slowing for traffic, the rear end of the vehicle started to drift to the right. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the entire rear subframe needed to be replaced due to extensive corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for brake inspection, the mechanic informed him that the subframe was corroded, causing the vehicle to fishtail while braking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 108,500.

The contact's son owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while his son was reversing, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that the abs, the traction control, and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The driver called the contact and made him aware of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the rear subframe was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed abruptly and the vehicle fishtailed off the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the brake calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The contact continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and was informed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 30-40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the rear of the vehicle swerved. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,500.

2011 Mercedes Benz C300. Constituent writes regarding subframe corrosion safety recall on vehicle. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but would not take resposibility for the failure. The manufacturer offered a good will incentive of $500. 00 towards a used vehicle or 1000. 00 towards the purchase of a new vehicle.