Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 710 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (480 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car will not start (101 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz C300

The Electrical System problem

I am reporting a serious vehicle safety hazard caused by improper and unsafe repair work performed by USA platinum motor, located at 1221 California lane #126b, arlington, TX. I brought my 2017 mercedes-benz C300 in for a cold start rattle with no warning lights or prior issues.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Drove 4 blocks away from my home to the store in merced CA on gst and 20th. . When I tried to start the car it didn't start and my steering wheel was locked. And I couldn't take it out of park. I have had to replace tail lights a few times this last month. ## VIN passed ## mercedes-benz 2008 C300 ##   Read details...

The Wiring problem

"takata recall" when I was driving after a oil change, I heard a noise that sounded like someone hit my car. I was scared and shaky so I pulled over could see anything but I heard a ticking noise.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Problem with the ignition switch. The whole car shut down after being inspected. It said to be a interlock switch problem I�ll have to have the car towed because it will not turn on it is shut down .   Read details...

The Starter problem

In February 2019 the C300 engine light came on, took the vehicle to the dealer and they said it was a bad catalytic convertor, and the dealer took three days to repair it. Three weeks later in March 2019, while driving 25 miles per hour straight on a residential street the car shut off without a   Read details...




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