Three problems related to power train 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 esp®, or electronic stability control system can put the car into limp mode unexpectedly. Say you are driving on route 66 going 50 mph. The esp system can turn off if a wheel speed sensor or yaw sensor is on the way out. This causes the car to suddenly dramatically brake and limit speed to 5 mph on the highway. Risk of high speed rear end collision and mortality to the driver.
The subframe has rotted from insufficient protection . This car is unsafe to drive , many us consumers having same problem with this model where the subframe is rusted out. This is a major issue effecting thousands of cars of this model or maybe more.
When I'm coming to a stop and the vehicle starts downshifting, the last shift feels like the tranny is going to fall out. Forceful jerk and clunking noise. It's sporadic. One week it's almost every day, one week it seems fine. The dealership said they have heard this a lot and laughed when they told me the manufacturer has told them it's normal. It's definitely not normal.
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