2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 109 complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, 12% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 94 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 94 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 fires.
What owners wrote
The passenger side rear tail light harness caught fire and melted. There are countless complaints and reports on this issue, but mercedes refuses to correct the problem or do a recall. Most incidents occur between 50,000 and 60,000 miles and is not covered by warranty. You can google this issue and see the wide spread complaints on the melting wiring harness. There are also several discussions on mb forum.
Right rear lights went out on car, started smelling melting plastic. Stopped and checked the plug that went into the lights has melted.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Air bags 271 complaints
- Electrical system 229 complaints
- Steering 136 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Seat belts 22 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Stability control 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints