2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 electrical system problems
32 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 11,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
On oct 14th at night car was driven in heavy rain off interstate I5 off ramp to exit interstate. There were cars both in front and behind us exiting and upon driving further noticed there was standing water. Other cars were making it through slowly, there was no room to turn around. This car almost made it to the end of the offramp and then stallled. Other cars were forced to go around. Tried to restart the car to no avail. Called for roadside assistance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, the vehicle became stranded in high standing water and stalled. The contact stated that her siblings were able to push the vehicle out of the high standing water. The contact stated that after three attempts to restart the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke billowing from beneath the dashboard. The vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Engine 94 complaints
- Fuel system 66 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints