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#BS-2024-MERC30-647D

2024 Mercedes Benz C 300

Based on reports from 18 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
18
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
237
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 18 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

3 owners reported electrical issues.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical3 (17%)
Brakes3 (17%)
Other3 (17%)
Airbags2 (11%)
Back Over Prevention: Warnings1 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (6%)
Collision Avoidance1 (6%)
Engine1 (6%)

2024 Mercedes Benz C 300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Back Over Prevention: Warnings Issues

Back Over Prevention: Warnings complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: warnings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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24
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1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

23V880000Feb 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

24V115000Apr 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

25V253000May 2025

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2024 Mercedes Benz C 300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300 is related to the electrical, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300 reliable?
The 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300 has 18 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Mercedes Benz C 300 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz C 300 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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