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Mercedes-benz C300 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Mercedes-benz C300: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

216Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
15Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints 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.

Engine79 complaints

79 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V114000.

Vehicle Structure24 complaints

24 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V456000, 21V197000, 23V854000.

Seat Belts22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V251000, 21V032000.

Air Bags16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V627000.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V243000, 18V850000.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V787000, 21V058000, 21V072000, 22V365000.

Recall Campaigns

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

17V114000Reported February 23, 2017 - 307,629 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 307,629 vehicles across all affected models.

17V243000Reported April 11, 2017 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.

17V251000Reported April 11, 2017 - 12,743 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 12,743 vehicles across all affected models.

17V627000Reported October 6, 2017 - 495,290 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 495,290 vehicles across all affected models.

18V207000Reported March 29, 2018 - 3,088 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 3,088 vehicles across all affected models.

18V456000Reported July 10, 2018 - 10,826 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 10,826 vehicles across all affected models.

18V850000Reported November 29, 2018 - 6,373 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,373 vehicles across all affected models.

19V130000Reported February 26, 2019 - 22,637 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 22,637 vehicles across all affected models.

19V787000Reported November 1, 2019 - 24,226 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 24,226 vehicles across all affected models.

21V032000Reported January 29, 2021 - 24,550 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 24,550 vehicles across all affected models.

21V058000Reported February 5, 2021 - 1,292,258 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,292,258 vehicles across all affected models.

21V072000Reported February 12, 2021 - 67 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 67 vehicles across all affected models.

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

Vehicle Structure. 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.

22V365000Reported May 20, 2022 - 242,722 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 242,722 vehicles across all affected models.

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

Vehicle Structure. 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.

Defect Investigations

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

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.

PE21001Opened January 8, 2021 - Closed October 14, 2021

Front Roof Panel Detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 21V197000.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20161
201717
201810
201910
202010
202121
202231
202350
202438
202523
20265
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.