2020 Mercedes-Benz C300 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,361miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,361 miles.
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 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that a section of the roof near the top of the windshield, between the sunroof, had detached and flown off the vehicle while driving 30 MPH in bumper-to-bumper traffic. The driver was able to grab the portion of the rubber gasket and pulled it into the vehicle through the driver’s side front window. The roof was in three pieces. The contact turned on the hazard lights and was able to pull over safely to the side of the roadway. There were no warning lights illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11678311, filed 2025-08, 28,722 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the sunroof exploded without impact and glass fragments fell inside on the rear seats of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 34,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11526868, filed 2023-06, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034064Jun 19, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The 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…
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11027682Jan 15, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 11027566Jan 7, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 11010494Nov 13, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10238437Jun 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz AG (âMBAGâ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (âMYâ) 2016 â 2021 C-Class (205 platform), E-Class (213…
- 10199660Jul 8, 2021Coolant warning in instrument cluster - Leak in coolant line
- 10186148Dec 30, 2020Air Conditioning Intermittently Does Not Cool
- 10205215Jul 30, 2013Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4% |
| 2016 | 21 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
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 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
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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