2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 672 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, 1% of the 672 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Approximately 2 weeks ago I received a message on my dash board to correct the tire pressure in my new 2008 mercedes benz C300 with less than 4000 miles. I inspected the tires and noticed a bulge in the sidewall of the rear tire on the passenger side of the car. I called the dealer and was told that it wasn't covered under warranty and I have to purchase a new tire, which I did. Now approx 2 weeks later, I have a bulge in the sidewall of the front tire on the passenger side of the car. The tires continental contiprocontact 225/45 r17 91h cost approx $280 each to replace at the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243814, filed 2008-09, 3,800 miles“Right front tire was replaced at 20k for bubble that formed on the side wall after hitting small pot hole; right front tire needs to be replaced now for the same reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10390285, filed 2011-03, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz C300. Whenever the contact drives the vehicle at various speeds, the tire inflation warning indicator appears on the instrument panel, even though the tires have the correct tire pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the illumination was due to the change in temperature. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current mileage was 5,200 and failure mileage was 3,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10243914, filed 2008-09, 3,800 miles“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz C300. She had to replace five tires. The five tires that were replaced also included the new tire she used to replaced another tire. The first incident occurred on may 14, 2008 while driving approximately 25 MPH making a right turn and the right rear tire side wall split. And on march 13, 2009 she hit a pot hole and noticed that the right rear front and left tire failed again, they both had a bubble in them. The third incident occurred on february 28, 2010. She hit a pot hole and again the left front tire blew out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315154, filed 2010-03, 1 miles“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz C300. When the contact purchased the vehicle, he noticed that the tire pressure warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was due to the change in temperature. The current mileage was 11,500 and the failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10243916, filed 2008-09Related service bulletins
- 10167038Feb 1, 2014This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to…
- 10167536Jul 1, 2013Model X204 (GLK 250 BT) with AMG Styling Package 321. Model Year 2013 Install Tire Fit Kit, Replace Monroney Label
- 10044168Mar 15, 2012Xentry: display message 'tire pressure monitor inoperative' the signal level difference between front and rear axles is marginal. Therefore no permanent assignment can be made…
- 10030671Mar 18, 2009Mercedes: the instrument cluster displaying tire pressure monitor inoperative and there is a corresponding stored fault code of 5581 (front or rear sensor localization failed)…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
270 complaintsElectrical system
228 complaintsSteering
136 complaintsExterior lighting
108 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 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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