2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 453 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,100miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 6% of the 453 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,100 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the original owner of this car having purchased in on february 01, 2010. Recently, after getting my wife's c class back from a service at the mb dealer, she started to complain about it's strange handling. I went out with her and noticed that while traveling in a straight line under braking the car would swerve severely with the rear of the car oversteering in one direction and the front of the car diving in the opposite direction. I was able to observe the right wheel/tire toeing out under braking with the outside right mirror tilted down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309689, filed 2020-02, 94,200 miles“My car made a electric shortage and the car won't turn on so I had to take it to a shop and they told me the car had to be programmed again so it could turn on .”
NHTSA complaint #11182847, filed 2019-02, 70,000 miles“I was driving my 2010 C300, 99,000 miles at approximately 40 MPH when I experienced a nearly fatal collision. When I applied the brakes, I experienced a failure of the rear cross-member subframe which caused the rear left wheel to deviate in a such a way that caused the rear of the vehicle to fishtail. I had to fight to regain control of the vehicle and avoid a head-on collision. I drove the vehicle to a nearby mechanic who pointed to a break in the sub-frame where the rear-left tire suspension components attached to the rest of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173090, filed 2019-01, 99,018 miles“Rear subframe rusted from inside out causing driver side lower control arm mount to break free from subframe. Traveling approximately 40mph but proper evasive maneuvering allowed for safe stopping without incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11349240, filed 2020-08, 165,000 miles“Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the car are wearing out due to the corrosion in rear subframe and it’s was also hitting my gas tank if I was to go over any holes which can cause a bigger issue”
NHTSA complaint #11686271, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11032684May 13, 2026Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11031367Apr 17, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11017211Apr 21, 2025Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt, and environmental influences, corrosion may be…
- 11013183Jan 28, 2025Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements. Sound file attached for comparison. NOTE: Steering…
- 10164810Aug 5, 2019Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
- 10135599Mar 24, 2015Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
- 10051975Dec 4, 2013Xentry (mercedes): with steering at full lock, noise can be heard, like knocking and/or creaking, coming from area of front axle when maneuvering. Models 203 (c240, 320, 32…
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 22 | 6% |
| 2014 | 11 | 12% |
| 2013 | 67 | 26% |
| 2012 | 69 | 26% |
| 2011 | 60 | 13% |
| 2010 | 26 | 6% |
| 2009 | 36 | 6% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
202 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsSteering
71 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsFuel system
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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