2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 structure problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle Information: Year: 2013 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: C300 (4MATIC) Approximate Mileage: 126,026 Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages – Interior Door Handle Summary of Issue: On October 10, 2025, the interior driver-side door handle on my 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 broke, making it impossible to…”
filed Oct 24, 2025
“The interior door handle of the driver's side door snapped, which does not allow the driver to open the door at all. In the event of a crash, fire, or emergency, the door can only be opened from the exterior. This is a widespread issue with this model of car, which Mercedes-Benz is very aware of…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 C300 | 57 | 15% |
| 2014 C300 | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 C300 | 54 | 20% |
| 2011 C300 | 49 | 10% |
| 2010 C300 | 34 | 8% |
| 2009 C300 | 27 | 5% |
| 2008 C300 | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.