2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  37%
• 25k–50k
  717%
• 50k–75k
  1127%
• 75k–100k
  1024%
• 100k–150k
  922%
• 150k+
  12%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were being drained. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the front air bag sensor message and a fog light message were displayed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown local dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact then reached out to Mercedes-Benz of Tysons Corner Service and Parts, located at 8545 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182, and was informed about a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. The VIN was not available.

After having the airbag recall for my Mercedes done, the Electronic Steering Lock failed and my car would not start and the steering wheel is locked. They said my car was ready to pick up and when I arrived the car was completely inoperable. The MB Dealership in Lynnfield, MA wants $2700 to fix it. If you google Mercedes W204 ESLfailure you will see thousand of owners on facebook, message boards and forums that have this part fail, leaving people stranded in sometime dangerous situations. There should be a recall to permanently fix this issue as owners are getting stranded. Its really an issue of "when" the ESL will fail on older models and not "if". The kicker is, the dealership said only they can fix the problem as it is an anti-theft issue. …

While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd was told my rear subframe was damaged and would cost over 2,000. I and putting in a complaint to make sure Mercedes honor this recall/ extended warranty for my vehicle.

I purchased the vehicle in 2010 & immediately had to have the electrical system for all lights replaced. The lights on the vehicle goes out every 2 mos as if theres an electrical issue. Air bags had a recall & have been replaced now the system states there is a malfunction. This started 09/08/22.

Due to the corrosion in the rear subframe both side of lower control arms snapped the tires to the car are wearing out due to the corrosion in rear subframe and it's was also hitting my gas tank if I was to go over any holes which can cause a bigger issue

Got a car from the dealer soon weeks after the rear subframe was so corroded alignment was able to get done and was snapped on both sides airbag light came on doesn't go away and the rear right brake like started using the fog light as a turn signal

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated he had an unknown recall on the front driver and passenger side airbags completed. The contact stated 6 months later, he was involved in an accident and was rear-ended by a motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle in front of him stopped abruptly causing him to rear end into the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact stated he hit his head with the steering wheel which caused a concussion and his left eye does not open fulling. The contact was seen by an ambulance and seek medical attention from his primary doctor and was referred to a neurologist. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

On June 9,2019 I was driving going to giant grocery store in west-bard shopping center in bethesda. .in the parking lot I lost control of steering column.hit a concrete pole and passed out.all of my airbags deployed, time was around I was driving on city road.from river road to westbard. I suffered brain,neck,chest and knee injuries. Sufferred transient global amnesiaf or nearly 4 hours or more. Still recuperating. Last two years getting letters for Takata airbag recalls but nothing has been done, did not know that steering column had issues. I did manufacture recommended service.car has about 48,000 mile on it. It has multiple options upgrades.

"Takata recall" I have made appointments and have discussed the situation with patterson in wichita falls tx about the airbag light saying there is a problem. I was told that they (pattersons) does not know what to do about the situation because they have contacted Mercedes about this and they do not know what to do either. I have been driving the car. The light stays on. Have taken it in to be repaired and was told they do not know what to do. Stated when they are told what to do paterson's will contact me. I have never been contacted. I did however have an accident March 2015 and the airbags did not deploy!

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not stop in time before rear ending another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V363000 (air bags) and 16V081000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

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Airbag complaints in other C300 years