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2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 453 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 1% of the 453 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 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.

“I drove my car to a store, turned it off and left it for 10 minutes. When I returned the car would not start. I had a friend try to jump my 1 year old battery amd still no start. My display says to remove key when my key is in. Lights, radio, and locks work but no windows. Dealer says I need a new steering wheel column. This problem is posted everyone online. Seems like a common thing. Dealership says it'll cost me $1575 and take 5 days to fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10765283, filed 2015-09, 66,000 miles

“Vehicle jerks forward when coming to a stop. Hood was not secure and sensor never notified driver. Seat stopped working. Bluetooth is faulty. The jerking occurs every week, at least every other day dealer cannot duplicate problem so no repairs done. Bluetooth not fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10371131, filed 2010-12, 1,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to make a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle drifted farther to the left than intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who observed abnormal deterioration of the sub frame. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11533008, filed 2023-07, 75,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201811%
201510%
201031%
200910%
200841%

Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

Air bags
202 complaints
Electrical system
84 complaints
Steering
71 complaints
Exterior lighting
48 complaints
Body and structure
34 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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