MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

◆ Worse than typical
2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz C300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2010: 453 complaints 2010 2011: 480 complaints 2012: 264 complaints 2012 2013: 258 complaints 2014: 94 complaints 2014 2015: 376 complaints 2016: 285 complaints 2016 2017: 214 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2010: 453 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010453
2011480
2012264
2013258
201494
2015376
2016285
2017214
20180
20190
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 45%

45% of complaints: air bags — 202 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I FIRST RECEIVED MY CAR. I CAME TO FIND OUT ONCE IN ACCIDENT 4/30/17 THAT THERE WERE ZERO AIRBAGS IN THE CAR AT ALL! THIS IS VERY UNACCEPTABLE

NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 80 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I FIRST RECEIVED MY CAR. I CAME TO FIND OUT ONCE IN ACCIDENT 4/30/17 THAT THERE WERE ZERO AIRBAGS IN THE CAR AT ALL! THIS IS VERY UNACCEPTABLE

NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LIGHT FAILED DUE TO A MELTED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140320

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 69 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I FIRST RECEIVED MY CAR. I CAME TO FIND OUT ONCE IN ACCIDENT 4/30/17 THAT THERE WERE ZERO AIRBAGS IN THE CAR AT ALL! THIS IS VERY UNACCEPTABLE

NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 44 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LIGHT FAILED DUE TO A MELTED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140320

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 453
I 20131220 — EA (closed 20140512)

Loss of rear lighting assembly

R 20140818 — exterior lighting

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011.

Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 14V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161018 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.

Campaign 16V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170421 — air bags, electrical system

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 17V177000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180731 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

Campaign 16V363000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181031 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

Campaign 18V043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190329 — air bags

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 19V010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (202 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (80 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (69 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V177000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V177000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V363000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V043000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ● 2017 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2015 ● 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.