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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing t...
Aug 12, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed...
May 17, 2021ENGINEError codes 1200 and 1208 regarding the lack of tension on the timing belt due to a worn sprocket. I...
Mar 16, 2016ENGINEMANIFOLD INTAKE CONTROL ARM BROKE AT AROUND 67,000 MILES CAUSING MAJOR ACCELERATION PROBLEMS PRIMARI...
Jan 4, 2016ENGINEMY INTAKE MANIFOLD KEEPS BRAKING PART#272-150-24-01. THE FRONT PLASTIC PIECE THAT OPENS THE BAFFLES ...
Mar 24, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START....
Oct 10, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 M...
Feb 12, 2013ENGINEAM CONCERNED WITH THIS 2008 MERCEDES I OWN WITH SIMILAR ISSUES AS GMC CARS WITH THE IGNITION/KEY/ENG...
Nov 1, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTWO SEPARATE INSTANCES OF COMMANDED ACCELERATION WITH 2008 MERCEDES C300. PURCHASED THE CAR FROM A ...
Oct 28, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTUREMY CAR SMELLS LIKE MILDEW AND MOLDY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 3 TIMES ABOUT THIS SITUATIO...

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