2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 exterior lighting problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear lights became inoperable and failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that rear lighting wires were burned, causing an electrical failure within…”
filed Dec 4, 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the messages to check the rear taillights and rear turn signals were displayed. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear taillight bulbs…”
filed Aug 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming…Campaign 14V177000 · Apr 11, 2014
Related service bulletins
Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 16, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026
Exterior Lighting problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 C300 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 C300 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 C300 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 C300 | 48 | 11% |
| 2009 C300 | 118 | 20% |
| 2008 C300 | 108 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.