CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 480 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 6 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (250 reports).
2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature swings.
Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some control units in these Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software.
Passenger Front Airbag May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
Certain 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles have a passenger frontal airbag inflator that may rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300 problems
Problem areas named in the 480 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 250 |
| Suspension | 61 |
| Structure | 50 |
| Electrical System | 43 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38 |
| Steering | 34 |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Engine | 10 |
What owners report
Strong fu Smell after filling tank recently. Checked under the passenger side rear seat and there is some fuel on the top of tank. Local mechanic confirmed and mentioned not to fill tank more than half. Requires replacement of fuel tank to fix it
Rear brakes backing plates rotted prematurely despite garage kept and well maintained status. While driving, noticed loud scraping and grinding noises from the rear left wheel. Took to mechanic and he found severe rust, with deep corrosion and flaking "rotted". He said I was lucky because this was very close to causing the entire brake assembly to fail, which would lead to serious braking problems or "locked out wheel" and loss of control on a highway which would have put me and others at risk. Had similar rust issues with this car that were fixed in the recent past including rusted brake lines and rusted rear subframe. There is definitely something wrong with the manufacturing as the rear s
Car was Off and parked when brake line failed. Further inspection was able to identify that brake pipes was slowly corroded thought entire lower part of the brake system causing critical failure of brakes. Extreme safety issue due to the material of metal/coating and position of brake pipping. If operator was not observant, operator/driver would not have any braking and could cause harm.
The driverâs side door handle broke and I was unable to leave the car unless it was unlocked and rolled the window down to open it from the outside through the window. If there was a loss of power and you pulled on the latch and it broke you would be delayed in exiting. There are multiple videos on after market parts to repair the plastic pin that breaks. Tesla seems to be recalling their vehicles for a similar problem recently, why not Mercedes for a known problem????
The electronic steering wheel lock went out causing the car to not start. Upon checking the Internet to see if anyone else was having this problem I found that it was a problem many Mercedes Benz owners have had and it's an expensive one. It's not just with my particular model and it's not limited to older models of the brand either.
2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300 questions
Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Passenger Front Airbag May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Based on 480 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (250), Suspension (61), Structure (50).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300 has been fixed?
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