Worst 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 127 | — | 1 | 49,322 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 65 | — | — | 42,459 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 63 | — | — | 33,799 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 48 | 2 | — | 27,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 33 | 1 | — | 40,929 mi | |
| STEERING | 22 | 1 | — | 43,245 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | — | — | 26,021 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 20 | — | — | 54,420 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 19 | — | — | 73,208 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 4 | — | 29,088 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 2 | — | 16,260 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | — | 50,225 mi | |
| WHEELS | 8 | — | — | 18,125 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 32,325 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 30,624 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 49,125 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 | — | — | 91,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | 1 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 214 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 1,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 1,800 mi |
Recalls for 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
20 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,231,290 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
+ 10 more recalls
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