2014 Mercedes-Benz C300
This year had at least 30% fewer 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.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
56% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 94 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 453 |
| 2011 | 480 |
| 2012 | 267 |
| 2013 | 261 |
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2015 | 379 |
| 2016 | 290 |
| 2017 | 214 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
56% · 53 reportsMost commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
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While in motion (Driving) another driver turned in front of me, causing me to t-bone her (Police report with description attached). I slammed on brakes to to lessen the unavoidable impact. I estimate my speed at 30-35 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-14
Steering
14% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was stopped in front of my garage (Waiting for the door to go up). When I lightly pressed on the gas pedal to pull in, the engine roared and the car suddenly leaped forward at a very high rate of speed, going thru my detached garage wall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-02
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Suspension
12% · 11 reportsStructure
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing body and interior.
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The driver's side door handle broke impossible to open door from inside if there was an accident. I have been told that this is a common problem with my car, and that it cost 1600.00 to replace repair at the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-25
Electrical system
10% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing control module.
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The ignition switch is causing the steering column to lock and it has been reported a lot at different dealerships that I have called.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-18
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated after the check engine and traction light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-24
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 53 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 11 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 19V010000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V787000 · Communication
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- Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
- 5 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.