Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC (2018–2026).

Complaints
17
Recalls
5
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 C 300 4MATIC10001Electrical System
2025 C 300 4MATIC00001—
2024 C 300 4MATIC30000Brakes
2023 C 300 4MATIC10001Wheels & Tires
2022 C 300 4MATIC00001—
2021 C 300 4MATIC10000Airbags
2018 C 300 4MATIC110003Body & Structure

Most common Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC recalls

  • Recall 26V481000Jul 24, 2026310,667 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 26V281000May 1, 2026144,049 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V906000Dec 19, 20182,364 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V838000Nov 27, 2018104,663 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V608000Sep 11, 2018387 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the window detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology