2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 6%of 453 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 6% of the 453 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 2010 mercedes benz C300, my car would not start with my key even though the battery checked okay. This is a very common failure among C300 models (2008 to 2013). So meaning cars are vulnerable to this failure around 5 year mark. Manufacturer should issue a recall on these parts, as they have a very bad reliability.”
NHTSA complaint #10749702, filed 2015-08, 68,000 miles“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“I had just stopped in driveway in my house after a 15 mile drive from my office when I tried to open the door, the handle flapped about but did not engage the lock to open the door. I had to start the car again, rolled down the window (glass) before I could open the door using the out side handle. The local mercedes benz dealer and the mercedes benz USA representative informed that I have to replace the whole driver's side door at a cost of $708 after the local dealer discount. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760330, filed 2015-08, 75,129 miles“Inside door handles should be recelled due to safety hazard I got trapped in my car and everyone has same issue its a $1600 fix and have to replace door panel”
NHTSA complaint #10824197, filed 2016-02, 65,000 miles“Purchased car march 2015 with a 3 year extended warranty. Inside drivers door handle broke (plastic piece inside door I believe). Dealer claims warranty does not cover this because it is cosmetic and it will cost me in excess of $1100. To get it fixed. This is a major safety issue, one should not have to open the window and feel for the door handle to open the door. In many situations this could be a matter of life or death. This is just as critical as an air bag in my eye. I believe the dealer should cover this under the warranty, and may even warrant a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10767395, filed 2015-09, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10036765Oct 1, 2010Mercedes: check fuel information label. It has been determined that the fuel information label on the fuel filler flap may be missing.
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 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
202 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsSteering
71 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsBody and structure
34 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.
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