Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 23 problems related to engine cooling system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercedes Benz C300 based on all problems reported for the C300.
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowed down independently and lost automotive power. The contact stated that the vehicle remained in the intersection while awaiting tow services. The contact stated that her boyfriend and son helped to push the vehicle to the right side of the roadway. The contact smelled a burning odor but was unsure where the odor was coming from. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ecu was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v704000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
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The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that she had experienced several electrical failures with the vehicle which include the power seat and windows, the parking brake, the exterior lighting, and the air bag warning lights. She also stated that the vehicle would shut off while driving at various speeds as several warning lights would appear on the instrument panel. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked that failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v168000( exterior lighting, electronic stability control, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300a. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 174v114000 (electrical system, engine, and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mercedes-benz of san antonio (9600 san pedro Ave, san antonio, TX 78216 (210) 920-3235) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer, Mercedes Benz of fort washington 404 pennsylvania avenue fort washington, PA 19034, was contacted and informed the contact that they had not heard of the recall previously. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue due to a constant hold time applied to the calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl- the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirmed parts not available. Np.
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz C300. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, the push start button failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west palm beach mercedes-benz located on 4000 okeechobee, west palm beach, FL). The contact was informed that the correct key was not used to start the vehicle. The vehicle could not be serviced because the part for the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
(ad dealer info) tl the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with keyes european (5400 van nuys blvd, van nuys, CA 91401) who stated that they had no information and that the contact should call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. There was no time estimate regarding part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300w4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of mobile in mobile, alabama was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable and were not available anywhere in the USA. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300w. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mercedes-benz of beverly hills at (310) 659-2980 (9250 beverly blvd, beverly hills, CA 90210) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (buckhead mercedes in atlanta, georgia) confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mercedes-benz of el cajon located at 875 el cajon blvd, el cajon, CA 92020; (619) 365-9439) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy until October of 2017. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (atlanta classic cars mercedes-benz located at 1705 boggs rd NW, duluth, GA 30096; (770) 279-3600) was called and the contact left a voice message. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300w4. After starting the vehicle, the odor of mold entered the cabin of the vehicle through the hvac system. Mercedes-benz of mobile in mobile, alabama replaced the air filters and cleaned the cooling system within the hvac twice, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000(electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The mercedes-benz of coral gables dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with the push to start feature. When the vehicle was started, it vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to hendrick motors of charlotte-Mercedes Benz (5201 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212, (704) 909-6941). The contact was informed that the vehicle performed as intended. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40.
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz C300w. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
My car smells like mildew and moldy. I have taken it to the dealer about 3 times about this situation. I have respiratory problems and allergies and I can hardly used this car, it stinks and bothers my breathing.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
Crankcase (pcv) problems | |
Engine Cooling System problems | |
Timing Tensioner problems | |
Check Engine Light On problems | |
Car Stall problems | |
Loud Engine Noise problems | |
Engine Failure problems | |
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
Engine Knocking Noise problems |