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Mercedes-Benz C300 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Mercedes-Benz C300 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
20
2027
0 complaints0 recalls10 TSBs
2026
3 complaints1 recalls87 TSBs
2025
7 complaints2 recalls167 TSBs
2024
20 complaints3 recalls314 TSBs
2023
36 complaints9 recalls359 TSBs
2022
39 complaints9 recalls392 TSBs
2021
16 complaints7 recalls178 TSBs
2020
48 complaints9 recalls1 invest.183 TSBs
2019
95 complaints17 recalls1 invest.182 TSBs
2018
130 complaints18 recalls1 invest.188 TSBs
2017
287 complaints15 recalls1 invest.139 TSBs
2016
375 complaints13 recalls2 invest.148 TSBs
2015
516 complaints11 recalls3 invest.136 TSBs
2014
120 complaints5 recalls1 invest.103 TSBs
2013
345 complaints6 recalls1 invest.104 TSBs
2012
336 complaints6 recalls1 invest.104 TSBs
2011
585 complaints6 recalls1 invest.107 TSBs
2010
593 complaints6 recalls2 invest.120 TSBs
2009
846 complaints8 recalls3 invest.110 TSBs
2008
942 complaints7 recalls3 invest.121 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Mercedes-Benz C300 Years Should You Avoid?

The Mercedes-Benz C300 shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

20 model years analyzed