2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
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.
“points: ⸻ While driving, the vehicle displays the warning “Active Brake Assist Functions Limited – See Operator’s Manual.” The message appears during normal driving and does not go away. This warning indicates that the automatic emergency braking / Active Brake Assist system is limited or disabled, reducing a critical safety feature designed to help prevent or mitigate collisions. This creates a safety risk because the vehicle may not automatically brake in an emergency situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710171, filed 2026-01Related 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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