Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 45 problems related to structure (under the structure 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 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the contact heard an abnormal flapping sound coming from the opened panoramic moon roof. The contact reached up into the open moon roof and discovered that the adhesive bonding on the front panel had started to deteriorate. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was confirmed the failure however, the contact was informed that the dealer was not equipped to perform the repair. The contact was referred to mercedes-benz of wilkes-barre (150 motorworld dr, wilkes-barre, PA 18702) where the mechanic removed the bonded panel and installed a new front panel which the contact paid for out of pocket. The first dealer then notified the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 21v197000 (structure) and instructed him to call the dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The second dealer was notified of the failure and informed him to call the manufacturer for potential reimbursement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
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The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that the sun roof ceased in the open position. The contact stated that the adhesive on the paneling had deteriorated which caused the sun roof to lose functionality. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 21v197000 (structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v197000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated on June 18, 2021, while driving 55 mph, the roof plastic panel detached and flew into oncoming traffic. The contact stated no one was injured. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the part 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving a clunking noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who discovered the rear passenger side subframe had cracked and separated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer Mercedes Benz of hagerstown located at 1955 dual hwy, hagerstown, MD 21740 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.
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The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that there was a crack on the front panel of panoramic roof. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and found that the roof panel was included in NHTSA campaign number: 21v197000 (structure). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v197000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the sunroof panel detached from the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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The contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, an abnormal sound was heard as a section of the glass roof panel detached from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the missing panel. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21v197000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 31,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Tl the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. While driving 35 mph, the rear driver's side of the vehicle veered to the left. The contact immediately applied the brakes. The contact drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear driver's side subframe and driver's side control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear passenger side window exhibited a loud, abnormal noise when opened. As a result, the contact experienced a temporary loss of hearing from the high pitch of the noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the loud noise was common for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 384. Updated 8/21/12.
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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.
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