Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 0 recalls, 475 complaints.
0
Recalls
475
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start ... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to g... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,WHEELS | Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the c... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Merced... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Passenger side front airbag reports as inoperable. |
| Dec 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300W. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment. T... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear subframe rust out and rear passenger brake line corrosion. The entire subframe has to be taken ... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The right rear brake line had rusted out and caused complete brake failure while driving. If this oc... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The vehicle had a previous warranty repair for the taillight burning out repaired but the issue has ... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | For the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300, the failure of the steering lock control unit resulted in the vehic... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed spe... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | STEERING | I had to pull over in the emergency lane to take a very important phone call! Turned off the car an... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were ... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | My brake line is corroded and needs replacing at a cost of $3500.00. I have an extended warranty on ... |
| Jun 17, 2023 | STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT | The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dealer notes, fuel tank, and hold down straps are rusted and rotted |
| Jun 5, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The interior driver door handle failed during normal use. The cable attachment eyelet broke off, pre... |
| May 8, 2023 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Driver seat back broke in a rear collision. Documented in EMS report and Kentucky State Police of... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | SEATS | Both the front seats tear at back bottom |
| Mar 17, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rusted rear sub frame that needs to be replaced. Premature rusting that Mercedes needs to repair at ... |