2016 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
307
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Severe
19

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and turning the steering wheel to the right or...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2026

Strong fuel smell in cabin Can maybe cause a fire

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

Spontaneous explosion of sunroof while car is in motion on the expressway 83 and could have caused an accident while my daughter was driving

Fuel System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that whenever the fuel tank was full, there was a fuel-burning odor coming from the eng...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

fuel lines/ clamps defective causing a fuel leak. vehicle could catch on fire and fumes are extremely strong inside the cabin. issue confirmed by Merc...

Steering
Dec 2025

I am writing to formally report the premature failure and subsequent replacement of the electronic rack and pinion on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Mati...

Engine
Dec 2025

Vehicle developed OBD-II code P052E related to crankcase ventilation/PCV system malfunction. Issue causes improper crankcase pressure, rough idle, oil...

Fuel System
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that there was a gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle on several occasions, whi...

Engine
Nov 2025

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT appeared on dash at approximately 72k miles. Had code read and diagnosed by certified mechanic and he had an active code P06DA00(th...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

IT'S RIDICULOUS I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF NOVI, MI) YESTERDAY 2016 MERCEDES C300 4MATIC FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON LOW PRESSURE FUEL...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 307 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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