2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,518miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, 4% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,518 miles. 2 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.
“Forward collison system ($1700 option) aeb, does not work as described in mb literature or website. In my opinion, the forward collision avoidance system (aeb) in my 7 mo. Old 2018 mercedes C300 simply does not work. I special ordered the car with the 997 pkg that includes, driver assistance, bas+, and distronic the mb manual states: 'if active brake assist detects that there is a risk of collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163276, filed 2018-12, 5,000 miles“Date: april 13, 2021. Model: C300 year : 2018 milage: 16,000. Time: 2.30 p.m. Whether: sunny. Road condition: smooth problem: while driving on 405 south at speed of approx 65 to 70 MPH for no apparent reason , the car uddenly , unexpectedly, and forcefully slammed on the brakes ( 65 to 0 MPH) in matter of seconds, and locked its wheels. Left me stock on the fwy. The most scariest experience as you don't know what is going on or what is going to happen to . Luckily there were no vehicles in my close proximity or we could have died ! The warning signs were on inoperative break assist system . …”
NHTSA complaint #11413726, filed 2021-04, 35 miles“While I was driving to work in a heavy rain my abs malfunction light came on in my car. I decided to take it to the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Fresno. They said it was the ABS module that needed to be replaced. After being in the shop for almost 3 weeks they said it was fixed. When I went to pick it up, the moment I turned it on the ABS malfunction light came on again. I was told that it was okay to drive and they would have somebody come check it out at my work the next day. My car went back into the shop for another week and they could not figure out what was wrong with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589822, filed 2024-05Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 9% |
| 2023 | 10 | 45% |
| 2022 | 5 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300
34 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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