2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 electrical system problems
20 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Lamp carrier, plug and contact bushi are burnt because the ground wire is too thin. The previous models of this car had a recall where they fixed the issue but it still pertains to the 2013 model and is not under recall. Part # 204-820-22-77 # 211-545-03-28 # 013-545-76-26 these were the part numbers that are recommended to be replaced by the dealer. This is a serious fire safety issue. Please update your records that latest w204 mercedes model still has this problem and needs to be recalled.
I have c 300 2013 mercedes which broke more than 3 times ( all within a year, this is a new car) with the same problem. This issue is potentially deadly to a driver. Acceleration diminished, breaks are not fully functioning, wind shield wiper don't work, signal does not work. I requested to get a new vehicle, but my request was denied. My understanding that mercedes does not care about my safety (or any other person who has this car) at all.I think this should be investigated further.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Air bags 100 complaints
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Body & structure 58 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints