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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Air bags is the leading concern among 476 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 23 C-Class model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  9. 476

Of the 2010 reports, 20 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 20 people were injured.

Primary concernAir bags213 reports · 45% of complaints
Owner complaints476Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Air bags213
  2. Electrical system87
  3. Steering73
  4. Exterior lighting50
  5. Structure35
  6. Other or unspecified31
  7. Fuel/propulsion system27
  8. Suspension26

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints

476 reports, newest first.

  1. Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 22, 2009

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHEN PARKED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WILL ONLY UNLOCK WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE DOOR WAS UNLOCKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 02/18/10. *LJ UPDATED 03/09/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS DIFFICULTY PULLING THE KNOB ON THE REAR DOORS TO UNLOCK THEM. IT IS SMOOTHLY, SLIPPERY AND NARROW AND HE IS UNABLE TO GRASP IT. UPDATED 06/29/10.*JB