2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 26%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, 26% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,800 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.
“Recently my Mercedes has been pulling and swaying to the side while breaking even at low speeds.Yesterday I got my 2 front tires replaced and asked them to take a look at what could be causing my rear end to pull.When I returned to pick up my car they informed me my rear subframe was completely decayed/rusted through and not safe to continue driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11652172, filed 2025-04“I have a 2013 Mercedes Benz C 300 sport, and I felt my car shaking if I drive above speed of 35-40. Took it to Mercedes Benz dealership is Rockville center NY, they told me it is my subframe, which cost parts $2496 and labor $3704, Total $6196. Sad part is that my car is in excellent condition and Mercedes refuse from even helping to reduce cost.”
NHTSA complaint #11461826, filed 2022-04“The driver side suspension mount to the rear subframe has rusted through. While applying the brakes the car pulled radically to the left almost causing me to lose control. This is a known issue from what I can determine but Mercedes has refused to issue a recall. The car cannot be driven until this is fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11473191, filed 2022-07“I bought my c300 Mercedes-Benz in 2013 from the Euro Motorcars dealership in Germantown, MD. On about February 15, I heard some clanking/banging in the rear of my car. I thought it was the rear driver side break. I took the car to my local mechanic and he indicated the rear sub-frame had rusted though and it was banging on the gas tank (see attachments). Very dangerous, I should not drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11456581, filed 2022-03“while driving in an emergency braking situation the car went left...so much so i lost control and spun 360 degrees. i thought that wasnt rite...upon investigation it turns out the right rear torque arm was no longer connected..the cradle or sub frame. it was rotted thru causing the arm to break off !!....car is not drivable and mercedes wont repair it... someone is going to get killed if it hasnt happened already !!”
NHTSA complaint #11500752, filed 2023-01Related 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…
- 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…
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 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
99 complaintsBody and structure
58 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
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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