40 problems related to body have been reported for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Mercedes Benz C300 based on all problems reported for the 2013 C300.
The contact's daughter owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his daughter loss control of the vehicle upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle would veer off the road without warning. His daughter had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that the subframe had severe corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed his daughter that they could not offer any assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
During a routine maintenance inspection at the mercedes dealer, the mechanic found the rear subframe on the left and right sides of the car is rusting. Eventually it will rust through and possibly causing the loss of the control arms and wheels. At that point the car could become uncontrollable. The issue was discussed with Mercedes Benz USA customer advocacy. They informed me the once a vehicle falls outside warranty repairs are at the owners expense. Although the car is 8 years old it has only 51,000 miles. This is a known issue with my model year and in fact there is a recall in canada for this issue.
Rusting subframe to point of hole thru rust be leaf rear wheel/tire area. Garaged daily since purchased 2013. Reside in ohio. Approx 80k miles.
Mercedes dealership mechanic found rear subframe rusted through on 5/20/21 during oil change. Mechanic advised car is unsafe to drive, subframe can break apart while driving and cause accident. Dealership also advised this is a known issue with my model/year vehicle but currently no recall for it in the us, but there is a recall for this issue in canada. I called Mercedes Benz USA customer care and spoke to a supervisor benjamin who said they will not cover any repair expense for this issue.
Interior door handle on doors, specifically the driver side door, will break, and the person is unable to get out of the car. This is a very serious matter, but Mercedes Benz company has not put out a recall on this. Many owners have complained about this issue with no results. The owners have to pay for this out of pocket, and it is costly. I feel as if this should be a recall issue, because it poses an hazard of getting out the car if the car is in an accident or worse, catches on fire. And yes, my door handle on the driver side of my 2013 C300 is broke, and have been quoted by the dealership that it will cost me $1100 to repair.