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2025 Mercedes-Benz C300Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 7 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
167
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraHIGH

1 owners reported back over prevention: sensing system: camera issues.

!Inspect the Back Over Prevention: WarningsMED
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: Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (1 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera1 (14%)
Back Over Prevention: Warnings1 (14%)
Electrical1 (14%)
Brakes1 (14%)
Structure:body1 (14%)
Other1 (14%)
Speed Control1 (14%)

2025 Mercedes-Benz C300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Issues

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Back Over Prevention: Warnings Issues

Back Over Prevention: Warnings complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300, 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.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

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.

26V281000Jun 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.

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The worst model year for the Mercedes-Benz C300 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz C300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 is related to the back over prevention: sensing system: camera, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 reliable?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 7 complaints, 0 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes-Benz C300 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C300 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
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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