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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 28 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 10, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 M...
Apr 21, 2025STRUCTURE* Component Failed / Malfunction - Panoramic Sunroof Separation. The front roof panel located betwee...
Feb 17, 2025STRUCTURE--The sunroof glass suddenly shattered without any prior warning while the vehicle was in driving on...
Dec 26, 2024STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERthe roof panel cracked straight down the middle
Dec 4, 2024STRUCTURERusted rear subframe, dime size hole discovered by Mercedes technician on [XXX]. The Mercedes dealer...
Jul 15, 2024STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROn [XXX] I was on my way home from running errands and proceeded to open my panoramic sunroof using ...
May 28, 2024STRUCTURE,VISIBILITYThe complaint is about the sunroof which has an open recall with all warning signs and risks exactly...
Apr 15, 2024STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy brother was driving his car on the highway and out of no where the sunroof literally exploded cau...
Apr 2, 2024STRUCTUREPanel between windshield and sunroof is peeling off loosing the clear coat even when the car is only...
Feb 9, 2024STRUCTUREI took my car for service "B" at the dealership. They told me the rear subframe is rusting and there...
Jan 18, 2024STRUCTURE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe panoramic sunroof gets stuck on passenger side, and came off the rail on the passenger side as i...
Jul 4, 2023STRUCTUREPanoramic sunroof is closing right way. While when i drove air comes in .
Feb 21, 2023STRUCTUREPanoramic sunroof pillars/rails detaching while operating vehicle. The front roof panel located betw...
Sep 1, 2022STRUCTUREFront Stationary Sunroof Panel (between the windshield and the sunroof) deteriorating and cracking i...
Sep 1, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERthe Burl wood trim panel on the interior doors are deteriorating , the drivers side panel is deteri...
Apr 20, 2022STRUCTUREexterior fixed front roof panel cracking and causes potential roadway dangerous situation if pulls o...
Sep 18, 2021STRUCTUREPanoramic Sunroof deterioration, which caused the sunroof to get stuck due to fragments in the slidi...
Jul 7, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Cam...
May 9, 2021STRUCTUREPLASTIC PANEL BETWEEN WINDSHIELD AND PANORAMIC SUNROOF DETACHES. ADHESIVE DEGRADES OVER TIME CAUSING...
Mar 1, 2021STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGas smell while driving.Not reported

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