2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 258 | 378 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 129 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 127 |
| Structure | 57 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 99 | 12 |
| Suspension | 67 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 50 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 66 |
| Steering | 26 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 88 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 42 |
| Stalling | 0 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.