Component Record

Mercedes-benz C300 2016 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

67 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2016 Mercedes-benz C300 - 23% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage67 complaints

67 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V961000Reported December 13, 2021 - 139 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 139 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine94 Unknown Or Other65 Electrical System32 Vehicle Structure28 Visibility21 Power Train18

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.