2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Back over prevention
2 of 4 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings and camera.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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After driving the 2025 c300 sedan and leaving it parked for an hour or two, I come back to the car and turn it on. Neither the central screen or drivers screen were operable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-18
Also filed under Electrical system
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Vehicle is new to me as of jan 6, 2026. The brakes are spongy, but when the car shifts from D3 to D2, it releases and unless I press the brake again it would glide into an intersection or into the vehicle in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-02
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-05-16Seat belts25V253000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
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2026-06-29Electrical system26V281000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Back over prevention: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V253000 · Seat belts
- Recall 26V281000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
- The most-reported component is back over prevention, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.