repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other C 300 4MATIC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C 300 4MATIC median. How we score
'18'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C 300 4MATIC owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am filing this complaint regarding a serious and recurring safety issue with my Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC. The first symptoms began when the vehicle's dashboard screens would randomly shut off and reboot while I was driving. The issue occurred on multiple occasions and appeared to be an…
I acquired a Mercedes-Benz C300 from Mercedes-Benz of White Plains at [XXX] [XXX] on the last day of XXX Within 2 days of the car sitting in my driveway, I took it out for a drive; the electronic systems failed while I was driving on the highway. The speedometer and odometer went dark, and the turn…
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