Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing t... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 17, 2021 | ENGINE | Error codes 1200 and 1208 regarding the lack of tension on the timing belt due to a worn sprocket. I... |
| Mar 16, 2016 | ENGINE | MANIFOLD INTAKE CONTROL ARM BROKE AT AROUND 67,000 MILES CAUSING MAJOR ACCELERATION PROBLEMS PRIMARI... |
| Jan 4, 2016 | ENGINE | MY INTAKE MANIFOLD KEEPS BRAKING PART#272-150-24-01. THE FRONT PLASTIC PIECE THAT OPENS THE BAFFLES ... |
| Mar 24, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START.... |
| Oct 10, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 M... |
| Feb 12, 2013 | ENGINE | AM CONCERNED WITH THIS 2008 MERCEDES I OWN WITH SIMILAR ISSUES AS GMC CARS WITH THE IGNITION/KEY/ENG... |
| Nov 1, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TWO SEPARATE INSTANCES OF COMMANDED ACCELERATION WITH 2008 MERCEDES C300. PURCHASED THE CAR FROM A ... |
| Oct 28, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | MY CAR SMELLS LIKE MILDEW AND MOLDY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 3 TIMES ABOUT THIS SITUATIO... |