2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were being drained. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the front air bag sensor message and a fog light message were displayed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown local dealer…”
filed Feb 12, 2026
“Aug 12, 2020 took c300 to fletcher jones motorcars of fremont. I paid for them to do an oil & filter change after they did perform recall 2018120017 ~ 18p9193104 cause: recall 2019120027. Paid $204.65 that day. 01/21/21- after driving, w my significant other, at city speed limit to fedex which is 1…”
filed Mar 20, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 93 | 33% |
| 2015 C300 | 127 | 34% |
| 2014 C300 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 C300 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 C300 | 10 | 2% |
| 2009 C300 | 16 | 3% |
| 2008 C300 | 31 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.