2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 672 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, 6% of the 672 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was left stranded last week,it was very late , stop to get gas at a near by gas station . When I went to try to start my car after putting gas . The car would not start . I had to call a family member and a tow truck.it was very late and I was not in a nice area something bad could of happen to me. I called mercedes but they said nothing can be done till I take them the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10861159, filed 2016-04, 11,865 miles“The electronic steering lock just shutoff. The car came out of comfort while I was driving, the c-in the box-just disappeared off the cluster and I knew this is what happened because it happened three times them started up two days later. This has been a common problem with mercedes C300 as I read so many complaints and posts.”
NHTSA complaint #10732007, filed 2015-07, 41,000 miles“Takata recall - received recall letters to contact dealership. I have called jack ingram mercedes several times. They say they do not have parts to repair my vehicle air bags. I am still driving my vehicle and praying that I do not have an accident inflating the airbags. Now I have received chapter 11 notice from tk holdings inc. I called dealership today: 11/15/2017 and they still do not have parts to replace airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #11046345, filed 2017-11, 69,975 miles“Takata recall I was hit in a head-on collision wreck in october 2018 my airbags did not deploy and I've been undergoing excruciating pain physical therapy pain management and will have surgery on my spine soon”
NHTSA complaint #11210748, filed 2019-05, 200,000 miles“After taking my care to the dealer, I had a error message on my display stating that my right rear tail light is out. Then a message stating my right low beam is out. I replaced all the bulbs..... Five days later I get another right rear tail light is out. Two weeks later my right low beam is out again. Seems there is a wiring short that keeps burning out the low beam and tail light. Oh by the way tail light/brake lights work. Still have error message.”
NHTSA complaint #10519714, filed 2013-06, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10030665Mar 1, 2009Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 27% |
| 2023 | 4 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 15% |
| 2019 | 10 | 14% |
| 2018 | 23 | 23% |
| 2017 | 36 | 17% |
| 2016 | 65 | 22% |
| 2015 | 63 | 17% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 9% |
| 2011 | 33 | 7% |
| 2010 | 27 | 6% |
| 2009 | 31 | 5% |
| 2008 | 38 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
270 complaintsElectrical system
228 complaintsSteering
136 complaintsExterior lighting
108 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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