Seat Belt Problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 66 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (62 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mercedes Benz C300


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Mercedes Benz C300

The Seat Belt problem

The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that upon arriving at his destination and exiting the vehicle, the driver’s side seat belt retracted and became stuck in the retracted position. As a result, the contact was unable to use the driver's side seat belt.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side front seat belts failed to retract completely upon release. Due to the failure, the seat belts would fall to the floor upon release from the buckle.   Read details...

The Critical Fasteners problem

The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that the seat belt latch plate failed to latch securely into the buckle of the seat belt while the contact was attempting to exit the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 21v032000 (seat belts).   Read details...

The Pretensioner problem

The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated the seat belt retraction failed. The contact stated the seat belt got stuck between the driver's door and the vehicle and she was unable to open the vehicle, so contacted the manufacturer's roadside service for assistance.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz C300. While driving at any speed, the srs light turned off and on. After two months, the light remained illuminated. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side seat belt   Read details...




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