2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 20 complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
My front passenger head lamp caught fire one of the parking bulbs. All tje wiring is exposed and my lights stopped working. My right tail light one of the bulbs got over heated and had to take off the bulb.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated when he started the vehicle, the driver side taillights were inoperable, and the taillight warning light was illuminated. The contact examined the taillights and noticed that the wires were melted, and the taillight assembly had melted as well. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V177000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact received no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Air bags 250 complaints
- Suspension 61 complaints
- Body & structure 50 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Electrical system 43 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints