Electrical System Related Problems of the 2017 Mercedes Benz C300

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Mercedes Benz C300. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz C300


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2017 Mercedes Benz C300

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed smoke emanating from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to her work location and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle and opening the hood, she observed orange flames coming from the engine   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

On 7/30/18 I was stranded in the middle of the street after the coolant malfunction light came on. The car began overheating, and there was no ac. I waited for roadside assistance more than 3 hours. I was informed of the incorrect positioning of the alternator from manufacturing, which resulted in   Read details...

The Software problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz C300 model year vehicles:



C300 Service Bulletins
C300 Safety Recalls
C300 Defect Investigations