Mercedes-Benz C 300 brakes problems
40 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
490 owner complaints analyzed
46 distinct recall campaigns
26,876 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 130 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
40 of 490 complaints match this topic (8.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11055855 · 2017-12-21 (December 21, 2017)
11 MONTHS OLD CAR AND AROUND 3,000 MILES - CHECK BRAKE PAD WARNING WENT OFF. WILL TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11055855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11203356 · 2019-04-24 (April 24, 2019)
ON 7/30/18 I WAS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AFTER THE COOLANT MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR BEGAN OVERHEATING, AND THERE WAS NO AC. I WAITED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE MORE THAN 3 HOURS. I WAS INFORMED OF THE INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE ALTERNATOR FROM MANUFACTURING, WHICH RESULTED IN MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON CLUSTER. THEY FOUND THE ENGINE BELT FELL OFF & REPLACED THE V-BELT. THEY PERFORMED LI13.22-P-060187, AND RELEASED STRESS OF ALTERNATOR AND CORRECTED TORQUE. THEY ALSO WORKED ON A CAMPAIGN/RECALL (#2018070005) I HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11203356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447809 · 2022-01-18 (January 18, 2022)
Collision Assyt not operating, E brake engaged damage rear brakes and rotors
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11102627 · 2018-06-19 (June 19, 2018)
I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO MERCEDES BENZ FOR A REAR TAIL LIGHT RECALL. WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NOTE: THIS WAS NOT HAPPENING PRIOR TO ME DROPPING THE CAR OFF TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE MY CAR BACK TO THE MECHANIC. I WAS THEN TOLD THAT, IRONICALLY, THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED (METAL LINE) OUT CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. ALSO, PASSENGER FRONT SEAT SENSOR WENT. SEAT WILL NOT MOVE BACK OR FORWARD.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11102627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11163276 · 2018-12-24 (December 24, 2018)
FORWARD COLLISON SYSTEM ($1700 OPTION) AEB, DOES NOT WORK AS DESCRIBED IN MB LITERATURE OR WEBSITE. IN MY OPINION, THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (AEB) IN MY 7 MO. OLD 2018 MERCEDES C300 SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK. I SPECIAL ORDERED THE CAR WITH THE 997 PKG THAT INCLUDES, DRIVER ASSISTANCE, BAS+, AND DISTRONIC THE MB MANUAL STATES: 'IF ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST DETECTS THAT THERE IS A RISK OF COLLISION, YOU WILL BE WARNED VISUALLY AND ACOUSTICALLY. IF YOU DO NOT REACT AUTONOMOUS BRAKING CAN BE INITIATED IN CRITICAL SITUATIONS.' AND FURTHER THAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11163276 at NHTSA ↗