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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Airbags
301
Electrical
199
Steering
169
Lights
61
Other
31
Powertrain
13
Suspension
11
Engine
10
Structure
9
Tires
9
Brakes
8
Speed Control
6
Seat Belts
5

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 9, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal...
Jul 21, 2025SERVICE BRAKESCertified Mercedes dealership confirmed that the subframe of my 2008 C300 is rusted and needs to be ...
Aug 12, 2023SERVICE BRAKESI honestly don’t know how Mercedes could have used such a cheap metal mix in their brake lines. Ever...
Aug 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKESBrake Booster vacuum leak causing it to not brake properly. Requires more pedal pressure to come to ...
May 19, 2022SERVICE BRAKESI was driving and the brake pedal went to the floor I managed to get the car in the garage and brake...
Jan 5, 2022SERVICE BRAKESAt only 59,000 miles, the brake lines of my Mercedes C300 suddenly developed a significant leak of b...
Jan 19, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTHIS ISSUE SURFACED WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKES WHERE APPLIED. LOST BREAKING DUE TO CORROSION PERFORAT...
Jan 30, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE TAXI CAB STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND AND THE MOT...

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