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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 61 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-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

61

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 1, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated after the vehicle was taken to the de...
Dec 1, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, WHEN "THE R...
Dec 11, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE TAIL LIGHTS ARE SHORTING OUT. A BURNING SMELL IS EMINATING FROM THE WIRES. THE DASHBOARD MESSAGE...
Aug 5, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING LAMPS FAILED TO ...
Mar 1, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the exterior headlights and tail...
Jan 2, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS (LOW BEAM) FLICKER OR TURN OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE THE LIGHT SWITCH IS...
Mar 1, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS'TAKATA RECALL' I OWN THREE MERCEDES BENZ AND ALL THREE OF THEM HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHTS ON. THEY A...
Mar 1, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ SPORTS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOU...
Jan 10, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHO...
Dec 11, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGAFTER I TOOK MY 2008 MERCEDES C350 TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM DO THE REPAIRS FOR THE RECALL ON T...
Aug 29, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A WARNING INDICATOR ALERTED TH...
Jun 10, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTS...
Jun 4, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT- I GOT A RECALL LETTER 4 MONTHS AGO AND NO FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. EMAIL TO THE ...
May 20, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WAS DRIVING AROUND 8PM HERE IN CANADA WHEN I WAS PULLED OVER FOR A FLICKERING DRIVER-SIDE TAIL LIG...
Apr 12, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE REAR LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FAIL - BRAKE LIGHTS, STOP LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND BACKUP LIGHTS FAIL RE...
Apr 3, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUN...
Mar 22, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY ...
Feb 1, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT...
Feb 1, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFROM REVIEWING THE SITE, THIS IS THE SAME COMPLAINT YOU HAVE ALREADY HAD ABOUT THESE CARS. IT APPEA...
Jan 31, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS MALFUN...

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