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Mercedes-Benz C 300

2018 only

121 classified complaints 18 recalls

2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 have 121 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 18 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 62,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz C 300 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 62,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 11 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 10 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 64,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 35 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018 model year. See the full Mercedes-Benz C 300 report for every year and full specs/safety data.