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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 18, 2024SUSPENSIONMy rear suspension, right lower control arm I believe it's called. Snapped out of the subframe do to...
Nov 11, 2023SUSPENSIONMy car has a rotten rear subframe and has holes in it and the dealer doesn't want to repair it and M...
Aug 1, 2023SUSPENSIONrear subframe corrodes and detaches from car. a class action lawsuit has been filed in georgia and c...
Jan 11, 2023SUSPENSIONCar was inspected by Mercedes Benz of St. Paul (MN). The rear subframe of the car was corroded (insi...
Dec 10, 2022SUSPENSIONWhile driving noticed that the car was making a clunking noise from the right rear and car was not s...
Aug 8, 2022SUSPENSIONThe rear subframe is rusted and failing it is unsafe to drive. Mercedes is aware of the problem and ...
Mar 10, 2022SUSPENSIONThe rear subframe is corroded, the rear subframe is a structural part of the car that Mercedes refus...
Aug 12, 2021SUSPENSIONFailure of rear subframe at passenger side connection to the lower thrust arm/trailing link that tra...
Jul 2, 2020SUSPENSIONON JULY 2, 2020 HAD A BRAKE JOB DONE. WHILE DOING BRAKE JOB IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR SUB FRAME ...
Mar 26, 2019SUSPENSIONI WORK AT A MERCEDES DEALERSHIP AND WE ARE STARTING TO SEE THE REAR CRADLES RUSTING COMPLETELY OUT, ...
Mar 29, 2018SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION DROPPED TO LOW AND HITS THE TIRES WHILE DRIVING CAR CAUSING FLAT TO TIRE AND LOSE C...

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