Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 199 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
199
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while at the car wash and attempting ... |
| May 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while attem... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, th... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Camshaft adjuster solenoid leaked oil into wiring harness, caused vehicle to go into limp mode and n... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Car has been in and out of the shop. Initially I have been contacting Mercedes about airbag messages... |
| Mar 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 16, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off... |
| Mar 8, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Both headlights wiring harnesses (right and left ) wiring has melted and all wiring is now exposed a... |
| Sep 24, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | NOTICED A RECALL FOR THIS PART |
| Apr 10, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY 2008 C300 HAD THE RIGHT TAIL BREAK LIGHT + REAR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ERROR MESSAGE THESE FEW D... |
| Dec 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I HAVE A MB C300 2008 THE CAR NEVER HAD AN ISSUE UNTIL I BROUGHT IT IN FOR A AIRBAG RECALL 2 WEE... |
| Oct 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE,... |
| Mar 24, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING, THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED... |
| Oct 9, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TAKATA RECALL HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING WHEN CAR IS OFF ALSO HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING ... |
| Sep 12, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL, AND SRS MODULE. MERCEDES BENZ PARAMUS WILL NOT FIX RECALL UNLESS I PAY 400 DOLLARS FO... |
| Aug 23, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2008 MERCEDES BENZ 300C STARTED THEN SHUT OFF IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD THE CAR LESS THAN 30 DAYS F... |
| Aug 12, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND HAD TO... |
| May 2, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING, AND MY LIGHTING HAS A PROBLEM . MY BACK LIGHT STAY ON ALL OF... |
| Mar 27, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TAKATA RECALL , EIS , ESL SEIZED UP AND CAR WON'T START ANYMORE , COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND R... |
| Mar 6, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, A FAMI... |