2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,032miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, 3% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,032 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 barely stepped on the gas and vehicle accelerated real quickly. It was pretty scary it happened 2 times already. I do have a heavy foot so I am trying to monitor if I'm stepping on the gas too fast or hard.”
NHTSA complaint #10651140, filed 2014-10, 26,500 miles“Problem identical to one in wethersfield ct. Listed as vehicle speed control. Happened to both my wife and myself on two separate occasions. My wife was driving up the driveway and ABS light came on and vehicle shut offt along with brakes not working and steering wheel unable to turn.one hour later after she left the car I went out and it started and all warnig light were out. My incident occurred on a city street prior to coming to a stop sign ABS light came on vehicle had no brakes steering or power. Vehicle was travelling slow after stopping I restarted the vehicle and everything works. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808848, filed 2015-12, 22,000 miles“While making a right turn into a parking lot at low speed accelerator pedal not depressed the vehicle suddenly accelerated. When brakes were depressed they failed and did not stop nor slow the vehicle. Car crashed into the building. Air bags additionally did not deploy as car hit building in corner at center of front. Minor injury to driver from seat belt restraint.”
NHTSA complaint #10849871, filed 2016-03, 22,000 miles“Vehicle throttle did not respond. Incident occurred twice and was repaired twice. Vehicle has less than 17,500 miles driven. In the first incident, while driving in dry pavement and good weather conditions on local roads, the traction control light came on. The accelerator pedal became less responsive until it no longer responded to any inputs and vehicle was stopped. Vehicle was restarted and driven home. Incident occurred again while driven to dealer for repair. Dealer indicated that connector pins between the throttle body and ecu was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808542, filed 2015-12, 17,300 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that while the vehicle was approaching a building ahead, she veered to the right and hit the front bumper of an occupied vehicle. The vehicle then drove over the sidewalk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11578340, filed 2024-03, 23,032 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
99 complaintsSuspension
67 complaintsBody and structure
58 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
8 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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