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2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 51 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Airbags
257
Suspension
64
Structure
51
Steering
47
Engine
40
Other
35
Electrical
20
Powertrain
18
Brakes
7
Speed Control
7
Fuel System
6
Visibility
5
Tires
4
Lights
3

51

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 10, 2025STRUCTUREVehicle Information: Year: 2013 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: C300 (4MATIC) Approximate Mileage: 126,02...
Aug 1, 2024STRUCTUREThe interior door handle of the driver's side door snapped, which does not allow the driver to open ...
May 20, 2024STRUCTUREThe driver side indoor handle keeps breaking. I have repaired mine 4 times but still keep breaking. ...
Mar 7, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ...
Mar 6, 2024STRUCTURErear subframe severe corrosion and cracking, have pictures of it the corrosion severity, yes availab...
Jan 1, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Apr 28, 2023STRUCTUREThe car was all over the road when braking and making banging sound. Had towed to 3 repair shops and...
Jan 16, 2023STRUCTUREThis 2013 Mercedes C300 with 88,xxx miles has significant subframe rust. This is unacceptable and is...
Jan 9, 2023STRUCTURERear subframe rotted. Common issue, needs a recall. Control arm broke off on both sides of the rear ...
Jan 1, 2023STRUCTURERear right side Subframe rusted and broke off. Vehicle pulled to the right while braking.
Dec 19, 2022STRUCTURE1. The component that failed was the rear subframe for the rear transaxle and wheel suspension syste...
Dec 5, 2022STRUCTUREOur garage housed C250 4d SDN year 2013 had its service B performed 12-5-22 and revealed rust on Cha...
Dec 1, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the contact hea...
Nov 1, 2022STRUCTURERear sub frame failure due to corrosion. Failed part causes vehicle to lose control when applying b...
Oct 30, 2022STRUCTUREWhile returning from a long trip with my entire family, I initially lost control of the vehicle on a...
Oct 17, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake ped...
Oct 1, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 ...
Sep 13, 2022STRUCTURERear subframe / crossmember failed due to corrosion. The rest of the car is in great condition, with...
Sep 12, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dea...
Sep 1, 2022STRUCTUREI have a 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C300 Sport 4MATIC with roughly 90k miles. Car is in great condition, a w...

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