Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz C350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Body problems |
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.
-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.