Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 107 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Rear subframe completely rusted out. While driving on the hwy I heard a loud noise, a couple minutes later I hit the brakes to slow down to get off my exit and after pressing the brakes the car instantly fishtailed sending me sideways across 2 lanes of traffic. Luckily no one was injured or killed. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, he could hear a grinding noise coming from engine without warning. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of fort washington 404 pennsylvania Ave, fort washington, PA 19034 where the Read details...
Gradually as the car is accelerating it makes a terrible grinding noise and shakes also jerks when changing gears, confirmed it is a failed transmission, the car has had all the appropriate maintenance just not at a mb dealer and there is a service bulletin on the transmission just not official Read details...
Problems with driveshaft breaking. I was leaving the parking lot and the wheel started making a loud squeaking noise. I was only driving a about 10-15 miles. As I pulled out of the parking lot and started to go faster the noise got louder. I was able to drive home. Read details...
Gear shifter will get stuck in park when parked on a slight incline, such as a driveway or small hill. I absolutely have to park on a flat surface if I want to get my shifter out of park. I have to tap on the top of the shifter and continue to try to get it out of park. Read details...