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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 15 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Airbags
260
Suspension
57
Other
55
Steering
35
Electrical
34
Structure
30
Lights
15
Fuel System
8
Brakes
7
Powertrain
7

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the...
Jul 22, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, t...
Feb 23, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWe had notifications on our dashboard that rear driver side (left) lights were out while driving car...
Jan 10, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated when he started the vehicle, the driv...
Jul 1, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe driver side rear tail light wiring melted the tailight housing. This component was already repla...
Dec 18, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, WHEN THE MU...
Jun 7, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCOMMON FAULT. BROWN GROUND WIRE. LEFT TAIL LIGHT. BROWN WIRE GETS REALLY HOT. ON CLUSTER SHOWS MESSA...
Dec 2, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE PARKING LIGHTS ON BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE MELTED THE PLASTIC OF THE HOUSING AND HA...
Nov 19, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY FRONT PASSENGER HEAD LAMP CAUGHT FIRE ONE OF THE PARKING BULBS. ALL TJE WIRING IS EXPOSED AND MY ...
May 30, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTING2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXTERIOR LIGHT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONS...
Apr 17, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA...
Jun 23, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. 1 OF THE 2 PARKING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT LEFT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY BURNT OUT...
Apr 4, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSTL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF ...
Sep 27, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLAS LUCES DELANTERAS DEL VEHCULO DE REFERENCIA PRESENTAN UN ALUMBRADO TENUE Y POBRE, LO QUE REDUCE L...
Jun 9, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER ON JUNE 2014 FOR TAIL LIGHT PROBLEM. I CALL THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY...

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