2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 202about this part
- Share
- 45%of 453 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 202 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 45% of the 453 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received a letter that my vehicle had a recall due to drivers and passengers airbags I took my vehicle to the mercedes benz dealership locate at orlando fl in milinia mall after they had my car for one week, then they call me to tell me that they did not have the part and that they would call me when the parts arrive.I have been waiting 5months now.”
NHTSA complaint #11206580, filed 2019-05, 52,000 miles“Takata recall, other cars from same recall at same dealership are being repaired, and mine has not. I need to know why I need to drive around with a shrapnel bomb pointed at my chest while others from the same recall are getting their vehicles repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11228678, filed 2019-07, 78,956 miles“Takata recall for the last two years and nine months I service my car at benzel-bush of englewood nj.I did ask them about the recall and they told me to wait.as of 11/27/2017 I have not received any information about takata recall from benzei-bush”
NHTSA complaint #11048809, filed 2017-11, 70,004 miles“Takata recall manufacturer has failed to provide replacement parts. Dealership unwilling to pursue manufacturer to deliver the parts. Leaving me and my family at risk of serious injury and death. This is unacceptable”
NHTSA complaint #11091161, filed 2018-05, 100,000 miles“Takata recall. I received a notice from mbusa 6-8 months ago, and have gotten no response from my local dealer who only knows that this recall, to his knowledge, is on hold, and no parts are available. How can that be possible? If a car is in a crash and the airbag inflator deploys, does it not need to be replaced in order to complete the repairs to the vehicle? I am concerned, and have no faith in the corporate lobbyists and fat cats that cut corners for profits. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945521, filed 2017-01, 82,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V010000Jan 9, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2010–2014, E550 2010–2017, GLK350 2010–2015 +7 more
- 18V043000Jan 10, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2009–2010, 2013, E350 2010, 2013, GLK350 2010, 2013 +7 more
- 16V363000May 26, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2008–2011, C350 2008–2011, C63 2008–2011 +4 more
- 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2008–2011, C350 2006–2011, R350 2009–2012 +22 more
Related service bulletins
- 10158301Mar 17, 2017Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
- 10235996Feb 26, 2016Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing…
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
- 10034306Jun 11, 2010Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 18% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 | 15 | 7% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 3% |
| 2014 | 52 | 55% |
| 2013 | 99 | 38% |
| 2012 | 114 | 43% |
| 2011 | 250 | 52% |
| 2010 | 202 | 45% |
| 2009 | 182 | 32% |
| 2008 | 270 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
84 complaintsSteering
71 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology