2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 672 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,915miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, 1% of the 672 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,915 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Check engine light came on after vehicle inspection I returned to the dealership. Mercedes benz houston-greenway plaza did cam shaft solenoid work cost $500. Roughly a week later I got stranded at work. I was able to take to get it to start again and took it to repair shop now its $1,346.29 for engine computer work.”
NHTSA complaint #11006444, filed 2017-07, 80,000 miles“Upon commencing my exit from the parking lot adjacent to my church, I pressed the accelerator and the vehicle bolted forward at full speed crashing through the parking lots fence and into a major avenue (where, fortunately no traffic was transiting at the moment). …”
NHTSA complaint #10689712, filed 2015-02, 54,000 miles“I had the car was starting to shift gears oddly and that it would seem like the car would rev hig RPM while my foot was off the gas pedal . I brought the car to a mercedes dealer and he said the transmission was fine . A few weeks later upon leaving a parking lot I had accelerated to leave the parking lot and the car suddenly sped forward cousing my to hit a pole .I brought the car to a shop and it said accelerator pedal short. I called mercededs USA and they havent done anything”
NHTSA complaint #10824489, filed 2016-02, 6,990 miles“I was edging out of a parking space in a supermarket parking lot. I stepped on the brake pedal to allow another car to pass. My car suddenly surged ahead, hitting five other vehicles and a pedestrian, before smashing into a barrier that stopped it. I was pushing hard on the brake petal throughout, but it had no effect on stopping the car. It is of course possible that I stepped on the gas pedal and not the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365367, filed 2010-11, 15,000 miles“Two separate instances of commanded acceleration with 2008 mercedes C300. Purchased the car from a private used car dealer in september 2009 with 10,500 miles. On november 1, 2009 I experienced first instance of uncommanded acceleration while slowing to a stop in a driveway. Engine suddenly accelerated to a high rate and struck a parked truck immediately in front of car. Shifted into reverse and car sped at maximum RPM across lawns and street until finally returning to normal. At no time were the brakes able to have any effect on slowing my speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10333976, filed 2010-05, 17,330 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 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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