general problems of the 2015 Mercedes Benz C300

Nine problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2015 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Mercedes Benz C300 based on all problems reported for the 2015 C300.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2024

My car is a 2015 Mercedes Benz, I bought it at the agency in 2022. When I tested the vehicle at the agency, I noticed the steering was a little hard. I asked the sales person and he told me it was normal. Then, after 1 year and 5 months, it was on its way. I went to work and the steering wheel jammed and it wouldn't cross and the car turned off then it didn't want to start and it said the following on the dashboard power stering see operator manual.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2023

The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the front driver’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 50,000.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2021

Air bags did not deploy on car accident and also traction control was not working, steering wheel will go to the side when driving under 40 mph which is dangerous and car will slide when driving on puddle of water whenever it rained.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2021

Passenger side airbag light keeps coming on when someone is sitting in the car. My electrical system shuts off and on and goes haywire.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2020

Every time I start my car it smells like gas and it's so strong to the point where it gives me headaches. Also I was on the freeway and the roads were wet from previous rain and I almost died and hydroplaned on the freeway. Even if it's a small bit of rain my car starts shaking as if I don't have control. I do not feel safe in this car and I just got the car a month ago.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2019

Takara recall.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2017

I was making a left at a stop sign when a Dodge durango hit me head on and fell.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2017

My car wouldn't start. I have been waiting for a recall part since February. Last night I had an srs malfunction passenger seat airbag. Mercedes told me today I don't have a recall for airbags but I think it is a takata airbag problem that's hasn't been reported for my vehicle yet.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear-ended and the air bags deployed partially with an error message. There were no injuries sustained. There was no medical attention required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 4,500. Ad.


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