Subframe/mounting Bracket problems of the 2013 Mercedes Benz C300

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel started shaking. The contact then depressed the brake pedal causing the vehicle to drift. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear-subframe was severely rusted causing a control link to fracture. The contact was informed that the control link and subframe needed to be replaced on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

2013 Mercedes Benz C300. Consumer writes in regard to a hazardous defect in the rear subframe.

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph when they attempted to apply the brakes the vehicle failed to stop and emitted a rumbling noise. The contact stated the vehicle's rear end had swerved causing them to use excessive force in order to avoid a crash. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road where they waited before continuing driving. There were no warning lights. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed tat the rear sub frame on the left hand side had severe rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.