2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My rear suspension, right lower control arm I believe it's called. Snapped out of the subframe do to corrosion . My hole rear subframe is getting worse, eating up by corrosion”
filed Feb 6, 2024
“My car has a rotten rear subframe and has holes in it and the dealer doesn't want to repair it and Mercedes announced that it had a 20 year extended warranty. I'm from Manchester, New Hampshire. They inspected it and say they can't change it for free. The warranty doesn't cover it. I don't know…”
filed Nov 11, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/…
LI33.20-P-078406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can occur on the rear axle carrier Remedy In…
LI35.10-P-078931 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/…
LI33.20-P-078406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/…
LI33.20-P-078406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2026
Suspension problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 C300 | 22 | 6% |
| 2014 C300 | 11 | 12% |
| 2013 C300 | 67 | 26% |
| 2012 C300 | 68 | 26% |
| 2011 C300 | 60 | 13% |
| 2010 C300 | 26 | 6% |
| 2009 C300 | 36 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.