SuspensionPart report
2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11032736May 15, 2026The 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 for all dealer returns is no…
- 10217154Jul 11, 2022Complaint Thumping noise on rear axle shock absorber on rough road. Cause Until now the rear axle shock absorber support bushing was only available together with the rear axle…
- 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
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 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300
Engine
77 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
77 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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