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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 16, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, t...
Jul 16, 2021POWER TRAIN,STRUCTUREOn July 1, my daugther who is driving the car since about 8 months noticed a strange noise coming fr...
Jul 31, 2018POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND THE CAR WENT INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF AND STAYED THERE...
Oct 1, 2017POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSMY CAR HAS TWO RECALLS FOR THE AIRBAGS WHICH MEANS MY CAR CAN NOT BE TRADED IN BECAUSE IT'S NOT RESA...
Feb 24, 2016POWER TRAINWHEN IN MOTION A GRINDING NOISE CAN BE HEARD, WHICH WAS LATER IDENTIFIED AS A TRANSMISSION BEARING. ...
Jun 5, 2014POWER TRAINWHEN COMING TO A STOP OR LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED...
Jul 4, 2012POWER TRAINAT ONLY 5000 CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL "EXPLODED" ACCORDING TO DIAGNOSTIC AT PRINCETON DEALERSHIP. QEC CE...

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