repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2024 Mercedes-Benz C300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-253 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Back over prevention
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 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.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2024 vs. every other C300 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 C300 median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While I am driving my car it will make a loud crackling sound then my screens go black and warning sounds go off! This is not normal and I read there are recalls but when I entered my vin# nothing came up. Not to mention since I bought the car last February, I have had nothing but issues with my AC…
On Friday [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. My wife and I were driving our 2024 C-Class 300 (~8,000 miles on this vehicle) on [XXX] and entering the intersection of [XXX]. Riverside, CA 92506 when all of sudden the car just died (the engine stopped running, pushing the gas pedal with no power) and all…
I was driving and all of a sudden a loud sound started occurring and the sound appeared to come from my breaks as if they were about to give out. The car is currently at Mercedes getting looked at. I’m concerned for my safety as I have taken this car in for two other issues in the last couple of…
Own a 2024 C300?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.