2008 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
836
Recalls
0
Crashes
25
Severe
64

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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 2025

The vehicle has been loosing power during driving. Acceleration will die, then power will return. In addition exterior lighting will also malfunction...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the in...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Crash
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, attempting to stop, the vehicle failed to respon...

Brakes
Jul 2025

Certified Mercedes dealership confirmed that the subframe of my 2008 C300 is rusted and needs to be replaced which is under warranty. However, they ar...

Electrical System
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the...

Engine
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowed down inde...

Electrical System
May 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered t...

Steering
May 2025

On [XXX] the car refused to start due to the electronic steering lock failure. The car was towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Dealer at Stevens Creek...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 2025

The ESL system malfunction causes either steering lock or ignition switch to fail resulting in a failure to start the vehicle creating safety issues a...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, th...

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Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 836 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 25 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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