2010 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
475
Recalls
0
Crashes
20
Severe
39

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were being drained. The check engine warning light was...

Steering
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts; however, the infotainment...

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Oct 2025

Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to get done and was snapped on both sides airbag light...

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
Oct 2025

Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the car are wearing out due to the corrosion in rear su...

Air Bags
Sep 2025

Passenger side front airbag reports as inoperable.

STEERING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Jul 2025

While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class...

SEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Mar 2025

1. Driver seat back broke in a rear collision. Documented in EMS report and Kentucky State Police official investigation photos. 2. Driver head rest f...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300W. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment. The contact was later informed that the wheel align...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2024

For the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300, the failure of the steering lock control unit resulted in the vehicle being unable to start its engine. Vehicle was...

Brakes
Sep 2024

The right rear brake line had rusted out and caused complete brake failure while driving. If this occured at highway speeds it could have resulted in...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 475 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 20 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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