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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 99 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, 3% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear window glass which was not properly bonded had become loosened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V608000 (VISIBILITY). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11617349, filed 2024-09, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the rear windshield had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the windshield bonding had detached and needed to be responded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V608000 (Visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11559736, filed 2023-12, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the exterior left rearview mirrors failed to provide the appropriate visibility. Objects appeared as the mirror reads to be closer are further away, which impacted the driver. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. It fails everyday. Consumer staed the right side mirror say objects may be closer it's always been true until 2018- now the mirror shows cars further away. The rear view and left side mirror is accurate. Consumer does not use side mirror.”

NHTSA complaint #11193561, filed 2019-04

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202315%
202117%
202039%
201911%
201833%
201794%
2016217%
2015164%
201411%
201321%
201231%
201110%
201041%
200820%

Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300

Engine
34 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology