Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 27 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
27
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, my vehicle suddenly shut down in the middle of traffic without any prior warning. I w... |
| Mar 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Check Engine Light on, I read the code is P052E, after read some information in internet there is po... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The sunroof locked open during a road trip. I am mechanically inclined, so adding lubricant and driv... |
| Dec 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Crankcase Ventilation Valve Emission Modification -Error P052E71 -Error P06DA00 |
| Jun 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car had a problem about starting so I went to see a dealership. They got the job done and charged... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Had an oil change at a Mercedes dealership after driving for a couple hours. Check engine was on for... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine misfire, rough idle, shake when come to red light stop, burnt smell inside cabin, loss of pow... |
| Feb 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check engine light appeared this morning, had the code scanned and found it to be P052E. This code i... |
| Jun 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was moving my car from one parking space to another space in front of my house. As I was pulling ... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle an... |
| Dec 10, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Mercedes-Benz comes with ECO Start/Stop feature. This feature automatically activates when you start... |
| May 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The panoramic sunroof does not properly seal to car, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the ... |
| Sep 24, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE, THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE! SUNROOF IS CURRENTLY OPEN. ALSO, DEFR... |
| Dec 30, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON FOUR OCCASIONS, THE ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD GOES COMPLETELY BLACK AND WILL STAY THAT WAY FOR QUITE S... |
| Sep 10, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE AT ALL, SEATS WILL NOT ADJUST (ELECTRICAL), WIPER VISIBILITY IS UNCLEAR, DEFR... |
| Mar 7, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IN FEBRUARY 2019 THE C300 ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS ... |
| May 6, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2016 MERCEDES BENZ C300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STARTER CURRENT LIMITER. *LD THE CONSUMER... |
| Aug 5, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 17V114 : PURCHASE THE VEHICLE ON DECEMBER OF 2016, WE GOT A RECAL... |
| Jul 18, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT W... |
| Mar 31, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... |