2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, 7% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,300 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway, I heard a loud noise that, on first impression, LED me to believe someone fired a gunshot at and struck my vehicle. Upon looking up, I immediately noticed it was not a gunshot but instead the glass to the front portion of my panoramic sunroof had spontaneously shattered and flew completely off the vehicle. This flying glass flew directly backwards and could have posed a deadly result for the numerous drivers traveling behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386655, filed 2021-01, 40,000 miles“Heard something crack and the found later plastic pieces of the shoe on the right side on the sunroof in the rail of the sunroof. It was the rail guide shoe. The mechanic advised me the entire roof would need to come up, including headliner. He also said you'd need to replace rails, which sounds a bit much for a plastic shoe. I agreed, it's ridiculous that these are made of plastic. 4 thousand dollars to fix it. I been seeing a lot people complaining about the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11321525, filed 2020-04, 40,600 miles“In addition to a strong, noxious, moldy odor, vehicle's front windshield fogs over so totally that it becomes dangerous in highway driving. The HVAC/climate-control system's defroster is unable to clear more than the bottom few inches of the windshield: the only way I can see through it is to wipe away the fog with my hand. This happens when the vehicle is in motion but persists when it is stationary. This happens in almost any weather, but especially if there is moisture in the air(fog, rain).”
NHTSA complaint #11165891, filed 2019-01, 25,000 miles“On october 15, 2019 and on july 1, 2020 the glass panel which is located in front of the panoramic sunroof blew off the car while driving on the highway. This piece of glass does not move and became a dangerous projectile endangering other vehicles. I would guess the glue is not bonding properly”
NHTSA complaint #11337594, filed 2020-07, 35,012 miles“The panoramic sunroof sliding clips are plastic and break. While going down the road the roof lifted when I attempted to close it. The plastic clips broke that secure the slide rail and glass together.”
NHTSA complaint #11365214, filed 2020-10, 65,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V087000Feb 16, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 vehicles manufactured December 11, 2015, to December 23, 2015, C300 4Matic vehicles…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2016, C450 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11034064Jun 19, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11027751Jan 16, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy *Note - This Li does not apply if there…
- 11027682Jan 15, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 11027566Jan 7, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 11010494Nov 13, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10238437Jun 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (âMYâ) 2016 â 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213…
- 11031594Oct 29, 2020This NCU replaces the prior NCUs issued on May 18, June 25, 2020 and October 1, 2020 and contains important workshop instructions on how the HVAC Service Warranty repair must be…
- 10235977Jan 8, 2016Recall Campaign stop-sale order for Fixed Glass Panel on Panoramic sunroof
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4% |
| 2016 | 21 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300
94 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
9 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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