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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 30 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

30

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2024STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERRear subframe , so I went in for an alignment and was quickly notified and denied service due to my ...
Jun 10, 2024STRUCTUREInterior door handle becomes inoperative due to breaking of some internal element. This prevents lea...
Jul 6, 2023STRUCTURESo i was using my car daily for go to work and I was on the highway and they happened a accident in ...
Jan 18, 2023STRUCTURESubframe rots prematurely. Known issue to Mercedes Benz and has been recalled and covered in both Ge...
Dec 29, 2022STRUCTUREWhile driving down the highway at approximately 55mph, my car abruptly swerved left nearly causing a...
Oct 19, 2022STRUCTURE,SUSPENSIONRusted left rear ear of rear subframe.
Oct 14, 2022STRUCTURETook my 2011 C300 4matic to a local mechanic after I noticed a dramatic pulling sensation to the lef...
Oct 8, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300.The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was ...
Sep 28, 2022STRUCTUREA dealer inspection found a rusted away rear subframe with holes in it and near total failure and un...
Aug 31, 2022STRUCTUREwhen braking the back of the car all of a sudden tried to break out to the right. After towing it to...
Aug 29, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while having a routine brake service ...
Aug 16, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH an...
Aug 16, 2022STRUCTUREThe rear subframe rusted out at 115k miles and it completely cracked. No other sign of rust on the v...
Aug 15, 2022STRUCTURERear subframe of vehicle completely rotted/rusted out and destroyed. Was driving at around 60mph and...
Aug 14, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH...
Jun 13, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an inde...
Jun 10, 2022STRUCTUREGood morning. I previously reported incident [XXX] about a subframe issue w/ my 2011 Mercedes Benz C...
Jun 8, 2022STRUCTUREI recently noticed a noise coming from the left rear side os the car when I would go over the slight...
Jun 5, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact's son owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while his son was reversing, he...
Apr 25, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact indicated that while driving at various spee...

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