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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Other
91
Engine
75
Structure
28
Electrical
27
Visibility
18
Powertrain
18
Steering
17
Fuel System
9
Brakes
8
Airbags
7
Wheels
6

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 18, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhile driving past, close proximity or even going 30-40mph on a local road or even 60-70 on a highwa...
Aug 27, 2023SERVICE BRAKESi have been noticing a hissing sound coming from the brake paddle for almost 3 weeks. upon some onli...
Sep 9, 2022SERVICE BRAKESI have a 2016 C300 that was diagnosed with a severe brake booster issue. Last week, I had to brake ...
May 15, 2022SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while crossing a pay toll, she was de...
Jan 1, 2020SERVICE BRAKESRECURRING ISSUE OF SEVERE PULSATION WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PULSATION EXACERBATED BY REPEATE...
Nov 8, 2016SERVICE BRAKESMY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR ON A PAVED, AND DRY, ROAD. SHE WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND A SUV, THAT APPLIED ...
May 6, 2016SERVICE BRAKESWHENEVER CAR IS PUT IN REVERSE, THERE IS A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE WHEN BACKING OUT.
Feb 22, 2016SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 71 MPH, A KNOCKING SOUND...

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