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Mercedes-benz C300 2016 Vehicle Structure Problems

28 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 2016 Mercedes-benz C300 - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage28 complaints

28 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V197000Reported March 19, 2021 - 15,096 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,096 vehicles across all affected models.

23V854000Reported December 15, 2023 - 2,976 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,976 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine94Fuel and Propulsion System67Unknown Or Other65Electrical System32Visibility21Power 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.