2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs 2016 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 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 378 | 285 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 129 | 141 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 42,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C300 | Mercedes-Benz C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 127 | 93 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 66 | 57 |
| Structure | 57 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 32 |
| Power Train | 20 | 18 |
| Steering | 23 | 13 |
| Suspension | 22 | 1 |
| Visibility | 10 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 42 | 41 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 6 |
| Stalling | 19 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
2016 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.