Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 0 recalls, 318 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
318
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 17, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Failed state safety inspection due to a severely corroded and rotted rear subframe, creating an imme... |
| Sep 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C 300. The contact stated that while performing maintenance on... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle has prematurely rusted subframe. It is a know manufacturer defect, for which the manufacture... |
| May 11, 2026 | ENGINE | NHTSA Safety Complaint – 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 | Mileage: 74,662... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I’ve been driving my car since September when it was purchased I just got it from dealership 4/9/26 ... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Sudden fracture of the propeller shaft universal joint at freeway speeds causing catastrophic damage... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a structural failure of the rear subframe (axle carrier) on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C30... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A lot of times when I park even on flat surfaces my parking brake engages and It’s hell being able t... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Panoramic sunroof fails to open/ close evenly due to binding issue and plastic track failure. One si... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Spontaneous explosion of sunroof while car is in motion on the expressway 83 and could have caused a... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My C300 MBZ, 2016 is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in a recall, but my vehicle is not ... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | fuel lines/ clamps defective causing a fuel leak. vehicle could catch on fire and fumes are extremel... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Strong fuel smell in cabin Can maybe cause a fire |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle developed OBD-II code P052E related to crankcase ventilation/PCV system malfunction. Issue c... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IT'S RIDICULOUS I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF NOVI, MI) YESTERDAY 2016 MERCEDES C300... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT appeared on dash at approximately 72k miles. Had code read and diagnosed by certi... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | An independent service center diagnosed my car as having a fuel leak stemming from the fuel rail and... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | 2016 Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG, M177 4.0L twin-turbo V8. This engine is marketed under Mercedes-Benz's... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | STEERING | EPS- Electric Power Steering failed while driving causing hazardous and dangerous conditions. While ... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 M... |