2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems
94 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 29,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 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 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 29,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 mercedes-benz c300. While driving 15 MPH, a fire erupted from the battery of the vehicle. The contact extinguished the fire and stated that water entered into the engine, which caused the vehicle to hydrolock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and deemed destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was 18,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz c300. While traveling various speeds, the engine siezed and the vehicle entered into limp home mode. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of tysons corner (8545 leesburg pike, vienna, va 22182), but they were unable to replicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Fuel system 66 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints