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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 199 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-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

199

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while at the car wash and attempting ...
May 23, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while attem...
Mar 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, th...
Sep 17, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINECamshaft adjuster solenoid leaked oil into wiring harness, caused vehicle to go into limp mode and n...
Apr 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCar has been in and out of the shop. Initially I have been contacting Mercedes about airbag messages...
Mar 13, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Nov 16, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off...
Mar 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBoth headlights wiring harnesses (right and left ) wiring has melted and all wiring is now exposed a...
Sep 24, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)NOTICED A RECALL FOR THIS PART
Apr 10, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY 2008 C300 HAD THE RIGHT TAIL BREAK LIGHT + REAR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ERROR MESSAGE THESE FEW D...
Dec 26, 2019ELECTRICAL 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, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE,...
Mar 24, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING, THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED...
Oct 9, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTAKATA RECALL HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING WHEN CAR IS OFF ALSO HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING ...
Sep 12, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL, AND SRS MODULE. MERCEDES BENZ PARAMUS WILL NOT FIX RECALL UNLESS I PAY 400 DOLLARS FO...
Aug 23, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY 2008 MERCEDES BENZ 300C STARTED THEN SHUT OFF IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD THE CAR LESS THAN 30 DAYS F...
Aug 12, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND HAD TO...
May 2, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING, AND MY LIGHTING HAS A PROBLEM . MY BACK LIGHT STAY ON ALL OF...
Mar 27, 2018ELECTRICAL 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, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, A FAMI...

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