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Mercedes-benz C300 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Mercedes-benz C300: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

452Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
34Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags201 complaints

201 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V081000, 16V363000, 18V043000, 19V010000.

Electrical System84 complaints

84 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V177000.

Steering71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V177000.

Vehicle Structure34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V177000Reported April 11, 2014 - 252,867 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 252,867 vehicles across all affected models.

16V081000Reported February 11, 2016 - 711,159 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 711,159 vehicles across all affected models.

16V363000Reported May 26, 2016 - 258,163 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 258,163 vehicles across all affected models.

17V177000Reported March 14, 2017 - 51 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 51 vehicles across all affected models.

18V043000Reported January 10, 2018 - 132,167 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 132,167 vehicles across all affected models.

19V010000Reported January 9, 2019 - 288,779 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 288,779 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA13008Opened December 20, 2013 - Closed May 12, 2014

Loss of rear lighting assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 14V177000.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20091
20102
20115
20123
20136
201429
201535
201647
201799
201865
201975
202026
202112
202223
20238
20247
20257
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.