Structure Related Problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz C350

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz C350.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mercedes Benz C350

Problem Category Number of Problems
Frame Rust problems
1
Body problems
1

Frame Rust problem #1

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C350. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Body problem #2

-the rear subframe rusted through and broke. This made the vehicle extremely unsafe to drive. Braking caused the vehicle to veer right and was unsafe to stop. -both a mercedes dealership service center and an independent service center confirmed and verified the issue. -the part was inspected by the mercedes dealership service center and the independent service center. -there were no warning lights or messages. The vehicle started making minor sounds in the rear of the vehicle prior to failure.


Structure related problems in other Mercedes Benz C350 model year vehicles:



C350 Service Bulletins
C350 Defect Investigations