MYRModel Year Report

2013 Mercedes-Benz C300

● Typical for this model
2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
260
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 453 complaints 2010 2011: 480 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 260 complaints 2013 260 2014: 94 complaints 2015: 379 complaints 2016: 287 complaints 2016 2017: 214 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2010: 453 complaints 2010 2011: 480 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2012 2013: 260 complaints 2013 260 2014: 94 complaints 2014 2015: 379 complaints 2015 2016: 287 complaints 2016 2017: 214 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2010: 453 complaints 2010 2011: 480 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2012 2013: 260 complaints 2013 260 2014: 94 complaints 2014 2015: 379 complaints 2015 2016: 287 complaints 2016 2017: 214 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020

2013: 260 complaints

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YearComplaints
2010453
2011480
2012266
2013260
201494
2015379
2016287
2017214
20180
20190
20200

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

38% · 100 reports

Most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-19

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. While at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained whiplash that required medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-21

Also filed under Steering

I was driving down the road at 15MPH and the airbag in the drivers steering wheel deployed for no reason. Mercedes declines to complete an inspection and offered to replace and return the vehicle to me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-11

Suspension

26% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing subframe/mounting bracket.

CRASH

Structure

22% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle felt like it had shifted sideways.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17

Also filed under Service brakes

Steering

10% · 26 reports
CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

7% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and horn.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Lamp carrier, plug and contact bushi are burnt because the ground wire is too thin. The previous models of this car had a recall where they fixed the issue but it still pertains to the 2013 model and is not under recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-20

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-04-21Air bags, electrical system17V177000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-05-19Steering17V252000 Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-12-06Air bags17V627000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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    2018-10-31Air bags18V043000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 100 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 67 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 58 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V177000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 17V252000 · Steering
  • Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V043000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.