2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 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 exterior lighting of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300, 4% of the 25 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.
“Starting from the date I purchased the car, I realized dark shadows (always there) below the headlight line closer to the left and mid zone at the low beam. These shadows are actually formed within the illumination zone as if something is blocking them. I took it to the authorized Mercedes service (Hartford, New Country Mercedes-Benz, CT) and they confirmed the shadows. They told me that there are dust and scratches within the headlights, and they replaced the headlights (repair invoice is attached). …”
NHTSA complaint #11488284, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 11031580Apr 16, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11031198Apr 8, 2026Complaint Optical irregularity in the light guide of the ambient lighting. Cause Exposure to external factors, e.g. cleaning or disinfecting agents, creams, mechanical stress, or…
- 11029959Mar 9, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11029025Feb 24, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11023024Sep 3, 2025Complaint Message in instrument cluster "Adaptive high beams assistant not available/inoperative" or "DIGITAL LIGHT reduced range of functions" in relation to "FC151E29- The…
- 11018365May 14, 2025Complaint Message in instrument cluster "Adaptive high beams assistant not available/inoperative" or "DIGITAL LIGHT reduced range of functions" in relation to "FC151E29- The…
- 11018297May 13, 2025Complaint Message in instrument cluster "Adaptive high beams assistant not available/inoperative" or "DIGITAL LIGHT reduced range of functions" in relation to "FC151E29- The…
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11017208Apr 21, 2025Complaint Message in instrument cluster "Adaptive high beams assistant not available/inoperative" or "DIGITAL LIGHT reduced range of functions" in relation to "FC151E29- The…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 20 | 4% |
| 2010 | 48 | 11% |
| 2009 | 118 | 20% |
| 2008 | 108 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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