Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 57 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
57
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Subframe rusted resulting in failure of left rear suspension mount causing dangerous loss of control... |
| 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... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recently I was driving and heard a knocking/creaking noise in the left rear. When braking I felt as ... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The subframe has rusted/fallen off. This is incredibly risky as the car cannot be driven safely and ... |
| Apr 7, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Like apparently the majority of this model year C300, the rear subframe is completely disintegrated.... |
| Mar 20, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My vehicle has been making very odd noises, the steering wheel keeps looking off center and the car ... |
| Feb 8, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Rear tires were down to steel belt after replacing August 1, 2022 and less than 10,000 mile wear. I ... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2011 C300 4matic Sport I'm very concerned about the front subframe after going over the invoice and... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My 2011 c300 has a rotted rear subframe making the car not able to be driven. It has major ,life thr... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | SUSPENSION | I was teaching my 16 year old son how to drive when he got his learners permit . When we got onto th... |
| Dec 24, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, t... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The subframe and the brake lines are very faulty in this car when it comes to its design. The subfr... |
| Oct 29, 2022 | SUSPENSION | While driving home last night (with passenger), I experienced a sudden pull to left and wobble\oscil... |
| Oct 9, 2022 | SUSPENSION | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? R... |
| Oct 7, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Rear suspension crossmember mounting point for one of the control arms broke off allowing control ar... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Tried to get alignment and was told rear sub frame is rotted. Must be replaced. Car is garaged. Serv... |
| Sep 26, 2022 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a 2011 Mercedes C300 that I purchased as a Certified Vehicle - this car was purchased at The ... |
| Sep 16, 2022 | SUSPENSION | I was driving my 2011 MB C300 40 MPH on a straight suburban road when the light turned red. I applie... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Had to replace the rear sub frame due to extensive rust and erosion. Major safety concern. This was ... |