Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz c-class has 0 recalls, 515 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
515
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brakes backing plates rotted prematurely despite garage kept and well maintained status. While ... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Car was Off and parked when brake line failed. Further inspection was able to identify that brake pi... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The driver’s side door handle broke and I was unable to leave the car unless it was unlocked and rol... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The electronic steering wheel lock went out causing the car to not start. Upon checking the Internet... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I drove vehicle to Publix with no problems. When i tried to start vehicle, key turns but car does n... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | STEERING | The ESL is going out and is causing the car to not detect the key. |
| Nov 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear subframe , so I went in for an alignment and was quickly notified and denied service due to my ... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Subframe rusted resulting in failure of left rear suspension mount causing dangerous loss of control... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I just purchased a 2011 Mercedes C300. I was told that for the past 2-3 years the vehicle would cons... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The ESL or electronic steering lock is a very common issue with this year and model at around the 70... |
| Aug 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | For the 2011 Mercedes Benz C300, the following is a general description of the issue: The component ... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, t... |
| Jul 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Rear brake line rusted through land leaked all the break fluid rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was told by 2 different vehicle repair shops that the subframe is broken. I just dropped it off a... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | SEATS | While I was driving, my seat back suddenly started reclining backward. I could not make the seat st... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Interior door handle becomes inoperative due to breaking of some internal element. This prevents lea... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car is not starting. no dashboard no lights no window function no seat function no radio. nothin... |