2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C 300 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300. That ranks 17th out of 19 C 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving a 2024 mercedes c300 on the florida turnpike in the left lane at 70 mph the engine suddenly slowed down. While the vehicle slowed in heavy traffic i was able to merge to the outside lane where it stopped. I called mercedes emergency who suggested waiting a while and try starting the vehicle…
While I am driving my car it will make a loud crackling sound then my screens go black and warning sounds go off! This is not normal and I read there are recalls but when I entered my vin# nothing came up. Not to mention since I bought the car last February, I have had nothing but issues with my AC…
The car jerks so hard at times randomly that it feels like I got rear ended and it is completely unsafe. It also does small jerks at times. It's happened driving 70 mph down a highway, making a right turn accelerating slowly. Going slow down the street at 35, at a red light completely stopped or…
On Friday [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. My wife and I were driving our 2024 C-Class 300 (~8,000 miles on this vehicle) on [XXX] and entering the intersection of [XXX]. Riverside, CA 92506 when all of sudden the car just died (the engine stopped running, pushing the gas pedal with no power) and all…
The driverâs seat in my car moves backward on its own while Iâm driving. Iâve taken the car to the dealership several times, but the issue still hasnât been resolved. This is extremely dangerous and frightening. It has happened twice on the highway, Several times in the dealershipâs…
Other Mercedes-Benz C 300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 C 300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 C 300 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 |
| 2023 C 300 | 22 | 9 |
| 2022 C 300 | 25 | 9 |
| 2021 C 300 | 14 | 7 |
| 2020 C 300 | 33 | 9 |
| 2019 C 300 | 69 | 17 |
| 2018 C 300 | 99 | 18 |
| 2017 C 300 | 216 | 15 |
| 2016 C 300 | 288 | 13 |
| 2015 C 300 | 381 | 11 |
| 2014 C 300 | 94 | 5 |
| 2013 C 300 | 261 | 6 |
| 2012 C 300 | 266 | 6 |
| 2011 C 300 | 480 | 6 |
| 2010 C 300 | 453 | 6 |
| 2009 C 300 | 576 | 8 |
| 2008 C 300 | 672 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C 300 model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.