2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, 7% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had just entered the highway and less than a half a mile from entering the highway my sunroof exploded. There were no cars near me and no debris near my car. I contacted mercedes benz and they seem very unconcerned. When this occurred glass went everywhere, all over me and both the front and back sets. I was driving at a speed of 60 miles and hour. After gaining control of the car I got out and called the police and my insurance company. This was a terrifying experience.”
NHTSA complaint #11020997, filed 2017-08, 43,000 miles“The welds of the exhaust pipes to the muffler broke causing the muffler to slip of the pipes. This vehicle has been taken care of all schedule maintenance perform and driven only under normal driving conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10920399, filed 2016-10, 26,550 miles“The subframe of my car is completed rotted out. I've been reading MB forums and threads and this seems to be a universal issue. There needs to be a recall. My car started to giveway while driving down the highway. It took it to a mechanic and that's when the subframe rot was discovered. This is a major issue and needs to be made right with Merecedes!”
NHTSA complaint #11493684, filed 2022-11“Vehicle was taken in for standard maintenance and I was informed that the rear sub-frame had a rusted through hole on one side and was rusting on the other. This vehicle is well maintained, garaged, and has normal annual maintenance with the dealership. There was no prior warning that this was an issue or normal wear and tear was causing this problem. The repair is quoted to be over 5k and I was told it is/will be essential because of a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11459024, filed 2022-03“I noticed that my car was pulling heavy to the left when I stop and strange noise in the rear of the car, after taking the car to the mechanic he told me that the car rear subframe on my 2013 Mercedes Benz c300 was rotted, the control arm bracket completely broke off on the left side and the right side is also cracked. it appears that this is a common issue in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months, the dealer told me that the car has a rotted rear subframe problem and the subframe could break out in months.”
NHTSA complaint #11457290, filed 2022-03Other 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
99 complaintsSuspension
67 complaintsBody and structure
58 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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