2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,525miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,525 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.
“On september 5th around 4:30 pm, I made a complete stop at a red light, on the intersection of sykes creek pkwy and sr 520 in merritt island, florida. Weather was perfect no rain or wind. I applied the brake hold feature and lifted my foot off the brake pad. About 3 minutes passed and suddenly the engine turned on and the car moved and collided with the car in front of me and she hit the car in front of her. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363111, filed 2020-10, 6,300 miles“On the afternoon of February 6, 2024, as I was turning into my driveway to park in front of the garage, my car unexpectedly accelerated despite my foot being on the brake pedal. Despite my attempts to brake, the pedal didn't respond, causing the car to collide with the garage door and subsequently damage storage shelves and containers inside. My mother and two brothers were passengers, returning from my mother's doctor appointment, and she became trapped inside due to the garage door collapsing onto the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11574602, filed 2024-02“On Tuesday, the steering wheel failed to operate while making a left turn. While making a left turn the steering wheel locked and the brakes did not function to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued to steer to the left and I almost hit another vehicle head on. What stopped my vehicle was the emergency brake system activated by almost hitting the other vehicle head on. They luckily saw me head on and tried to quickly move out the way. This happened two times the second time Thursday, there was a school bus to the left of me my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11559214, 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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