2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, 3% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Recurring issue of severe pulsation when braking at highway speeds. Pulsation exacerbated by repeated stopping (red lights) or slowing from high speeds (freeway exit ramps). The problem makes it difficult to maintain proper control of the vehicle and makes it difficult to use mirrors due to shaking. I have driven the vehicle less than 40,000 miles and have needed to replace the rotors twice due to this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11398908, filed 2021-03, 40,000 miles“My wife was driving her car on a paved, and dry, road. She was following behind a SUV, that applied the brakes abruptly. She had difficulty stopping her car and she wound up hitting the SUV in front of her. While this does sound unusual, it is for this car (2016 mercedes benz C300). The salesman told us that this car was equipped with an anti-collision. System called collision prevention assist plus . It is supposed to activate a light on the dash. If the car gets even closer yet, it is supposed give an audible alarm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10928892, filed 2016-11, 7,000 miles“i have been noticing a hissing sound coming from the brake paddle for almost 3 weeks. upon some online research i found out it could be a brake booster and there was a recall for the same car brand due to issues with brake booster in past but not included year 2016. vehicle not inspected yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11544524, filed 2023-09“I have a 2016 C300 that was diagnosed with a severe brake booster issue. Last week, I had to brake hard while traveling 65 mph on a highway and they failed; luckily I was able to avoid catastrophe by maneuvering around the obstacle. I researched to see if this was a known issue and learned that some Mercedes models between 2008-2012 had recalls due to brake booster corrosion issues, but Mercedes might have a worse issue than just a few models prior to 2012, based on my experience!”
NHTSA complaint #11484382, filed 2022-09“While driving past, close proximity or even going 30-40mph on a local road or even 60-70 on a highway the break assist function will repeatedly beep, and most times it will stop my car for me. This occurs also, when there are no cars near me! It’s very sudden, and unpredictable. on more occasions than few, if i’m driving in the middle of a 3- lane road, and cars are stopping in the far right lane, or making a turn my break assist will malfunction and automatically break. Multiple occasions I feared that a car may rear-end me. It happens alot. Very scary. …”
NHTSA complaint #11560793, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 27% |
| 2023 | 5 | 23% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 16 | 6% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 21 | 4% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300
94 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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