MYRModel Year Report

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300

● Typical for this model
2017 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
214
Recalls
15

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2017: 214 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.

Engine

36% · 76 reports
FIRE
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"Takata recall" I had my 2017 Mercedes Benz C300 fir only a few months and I have experience 4 encounters as to where my vehicle wouldnt start back up while sitting inside of my vehicle for at least 2 to 3 mins its like being locked inside of my...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-17

Electrical system

14% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing software.

CRASHFIRE
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Vehicle horn will not function when ignition switch is in off position.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-06

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 30 reports

Structure

11% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASHINJURY
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I hit a bear in Montana in my 2017 mercedes C300 at 86MPH and destroyed the front of my car. The seatbelts deployed and wrenched us into our seats and smoke came out of the front air vents but the airbags did not go off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-18

Also filed under Air bags

Seat belts

10% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and pretensioner.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while making a left turn at 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-14

Also filed under Air bags

Safety timeline

15 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2017-06-05Steering17V243000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  2. R
    2017-08-31Electrical system, engine and engine cooling17V114000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  3. R
    2017-10-13Seat belts17V251000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550,...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  4. R
    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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    2018-06-08Seats18V207000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG 4Matic Cabriolet and C63S AMG Cabriolet, 2017 C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Coupe and C63...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatbacks, replacing the seatbacks lock, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2018-09-21Structure18V456000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  7. R
    2019-07-12Seats19V130000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63...

    Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners.

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  8. R
    2019-08-23Steering18V850000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.

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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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    2021-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-10-14 Front Roof Panel Detachment
  11. R
    2021-02-26Seat belts21V032000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021.

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  12. R
    2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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  13. R
    2021-03-31Communication21V072000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350,...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.

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  14. R
    2021-09-03Structure21V197000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020...

    Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-07-08Communication, electrical system22V365000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

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  17. R
    2024-03-22Structure23V854000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 76 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 30 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V243000 · Steering
  • Recall 17V114000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 17V251000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V207000 · Seats
  • Recall 18V456000 · Structure
  • Recall 19V130000 · Seats
  • Recall 18V850000 · Steering
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V032000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 21V072000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V197000 · Structure
  • Recall 22V365000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 23V854000 · Structure
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FAQ

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
15 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.