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Mercedes-Benz C300Model year report

2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz C300 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

33/100 0.7× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and forward collision avoidance (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 392 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the fuses and circuit breakers and 206 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 13 Mercedes-Benz C300 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 33 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Upon starting my vehicle today the center screen did not power on. The vehicle displayed several messages indicating various safety features were unavailable, including blind spot assist, lane keeping assist, parking assist, etc. Additionally, the exterior cameras (e.g., reverse camera) were inoperable as well. Since the center screen controls the sound system and climate control system, those systems were also unavailable. I restarted the car several times but the screen remained off. I purchased this car in August 2022 and have driven it approx. …”

NHTSA complaint #11523571, filed 2023-05

Fuel system: “I recently received a notification from Mercedes-Benz concerning a safety defect in my vehicle, and to be honest, it's really concerning. The issue is with the fuel pump impeller in certain models, including mine. If this part malfunctions, it can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power, potentially leading to accidents. Imagine driving on a highway and suddenly losing all drive power! The scariest part is that there's no immediate solution. They've informed me that the remedy isn't available yet and that they will contact me when it is. …”

NHTSA complaint #11541666, filed 2023-08

Forward collision avoidance: “Refer to Mercedes Complaint letter dated August 21, 2025. Refer to EDR report of the crash Mercedes Benz is claiming no responsibility for the failure of Active Brake Assist (ABA) during a frontal impact collision that resulted in the car total loss. The sensors also didn't work resulting in no alert to the driver and nothing recorded on the car camera system.”

NHTSA complaint #11710517, filed 2026-01

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “All on a sudden the entire screen goes blank. It has happened at least 4 times and each time the service center does some patching and it works for a few month. When it happens, all the safety features are off including reverse camera. Also, no way to set the temperature or turn of the AC. In both cases, it can lead to significant damage. The recent incident happened when I was a very busy area and without any safety feature, the car was pretty much un-drivable.”

NHTSA complaint #11647755, filed 2025-03

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 6,000 miles.

80%0–1020%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2022202310202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C300 Convertible RWD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic212824$3,400
C300 Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic223125$3,300
C300 RWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic253529$2,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 392 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 392 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202411—3—30—Too new
2023223,9009—25—Too new
2022256,0009—2533 · FewerRising
20211486,0787527—Not enough data
20203328,7229—2542 · TypicalStable
20196922,62617—2547 · TypicalRising
20189950,0001852538 · TypicalRising
201721628,0001552677 · MoreRising
201629140,3001352872 · MoreRising
201538148,5001142886 · MoreStable
20149427,000552213 · FewerStable
201326280,000652239 · TypicalFalling
201226783,5006—2028 · FewerFalling
201148079,000642153 · TypicalFalling
201045365,3006—2166 · MoreFalling
200957670,0008—2184 · MoreFalling
200867278,8907—2169 · MoreStable

All Mercedes-Benz C300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.

Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 (C300 Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 6,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.