Suspension Related Problems of the 2017 Mercedes Benz C300

Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2017 Mercedes Benz C300.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
2

Suspension problem #1

Unknown.

Suspension problem #2

In October 2024, the rear subframe was replaced due to rust perforation in the area of the suspension arm mounting bracket. I had no warning. The car was in for routine service at Mercedes Benz of new london. It had rusted from the inside out and was considered unsafe to drive by the mercedes service advisor. I could have had a serious accident! I had no choice but to replace the subframe as it is my only vehicle. Shockingly I learned many others have had this issue with various mercedes models/years and that Mercedes Benz knows of this serious safety problem and there is a class action lawsuit pending but subframe replacement is not covered under warranty by Mercedes Benz, so the cost was mine to bear.


Suspension related problems in other Mercedes Benz C300 model year vehicles:



C300 Service Bulletins
C300 Safety Recalls
C300 Defect Investigations