2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,250 miles. 1 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.
“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“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“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the active brake assist was not functioning properly. The brakes were applied without an object around the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11554281, filed 2023-11, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the active brake assists erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road, nearly causing a rear end collision by another vehicle. During the failure there were no vehicles or objects present in front of the vehicle to cause the active braking system to be activated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11518822, filed 2023-04, 4,500 miles“- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? NHTSA Recall ID: 23V445, Fuel Pump Delivery Module How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Vehicle at risk to lose drive power, increasing the chance of crashing while operating. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Mercedes dealership states they will not repair recalls on the weekends only M-F. I work at the hospital M-F 0800-1700. …”
NHTSA complaint #11545779, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 11020951Jul 25, 2025Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has updated driver assistance system software available for certain subject vehicles. The updated software improves…
- 11019782Jun 28, 2025Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has updated driver assistance system SCN coding available for certain subject vehicles. The updated SCN coding…
- 11018204May 2, 2025Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 9% |
| 2023 | 10 | 45% |
| 2022 | 5 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 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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