2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

3 recalls, 7 complaints

18V906000 Dec 19, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C300 4MATIC vehicles. The headlights on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Ref... Read more
Consequence
If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the setting of the headlights and adjust them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020008.
2,364 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
18V838000 Nov 27, 2018
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 S AMG, 2018-2... Read more
Consequence
If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120009.
104,663 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
18V608000 Sep 11, 2018
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4MATIC, C63 AMG, and C63S AMG vehicles. Incorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the window detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will rework the rear window bonding, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
387 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
COMMUNICATION1
ENGINE1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
STEERING1
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN Jan 23, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2024
The PowerShift Dual Clutch Automatic in the 2015 ford focus is faulty. This issue has caused my car to stutter since purchase. Even after utilizing the warranty regarding the TCM (Customer Satisfaction Program 14M02 - Supplement #5) and doing all all preventative maintenance per fords recommendation... Read more
STEERING Sep 9, 2024
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
Electronic power steering system completely went out leaving my vehicle unable to turn the wheel an inch to the left or the right. Luckily this happened in my driveway and not while I was on the roads. Had to have the truck towed to my local dealer and it ended up taking over 2 weeks to fix and co... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Apr 23, 2024
Soon after I purchased this 2009 Camry in June 2022 with only 59K miles, the dash pad became very sticky and it's producing a glare on the windshield making it hard to see at times. When I called Toyota customer service, I was told the recall for this car was only good for 10 years and had expired.... Read more
ENGINE Jan 24, 2023
Incident date: Jan 24, 2023
Fuel getting into oil
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 27, 2021
Incident date: May 20, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V058000 (Communication, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the equipment needed to perform ... Read more
COMMUNICATION May 27, 2021
Incident date: May 20, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V058000 (Communication, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the equipment needed to perform ... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 12, 2018
Incident date: Dec 12, 2018
APPARENTLY THERE IS A RECALL SITUATION THAT INCLUDES MY VEHICLE AND MERCEDES BENZ WASN'T ABLE TO SOLVE IT YET. I BOUGHT THE CAR AFTER THE RECALL HAS BEGAN.

MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC across all model years (2018, 2026).

7 Total Recalls
21 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC - Year by Year

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2023 1 1 View
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2018 (current) 3 7

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