Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 13% | 16,000 miles |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% | 20,000 miles |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% | 16,000 miles |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% | 26,000 miles |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% | 24,000 miles |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% | 1,000 miles |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% | 10,000 miles |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% | 100,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% | 106,000 miles |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% | 51,000 miles |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% | 4,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes Benz C300 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: P Zero, Tire Size: 255/35/VR19, DOT Number: [redacted] . The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an unknown bumping sound heard. The contact pulled over and noticed that the passenger's side front tire was flat. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The infotainment screen showed a reading of the tire 0 PSI. The contact noticed there was a hole in the tire and the side wall was damaged, and the rim was damaged. The contact depressed the SOS button but received no assistance. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, but no assistance was provided. The contact called the local dealer and was provided information for the tire replacement. The dealer informed the contact that the tires on the vehicle were not correct for the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 equipped with Bridgestone RFT Tires, Tire Line: Turanza 100, Tire Size: 225/45/R18, DOT Number: VRJ7V4Y. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the driver's side tire exploded. The contact stated that a "0 PSI driver side front tire" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he observed that the driver's side tire had a portion blown out on the sidewall of the tire. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the blowout had been due to external sources and not tire structural integrity. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer equipped with a spare tire, and the contact was informed by the dealer that any type of spare tire for the vehicle was unavailable for purchase. …
In August 2024, a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Salisbury, MD installed the wrong type of rear tires on my vehicle. I was not informed they were mismatched or inappropriate for my vehicle. I later drove across the country with my infant child in the backseat, believing the tires were new and safe. On April 17, 2025, a certified tire shop in Texas (Discount Tire) inspected the tires and told me they were not suitable for my car and were already too old to be considered new - despite having been installed just 8 months earlier. They refused to buy them back or reinstall them due to the age and mismatch. Additionally, the dealership had earlier failed to correctly diagnose my ABS system, citing water damage but doing no further inspection. They also missed a major coolant leak and water pump failure, despite charging me for multiple diagnostics. …
Headlight is out and there is no replacement; dealer says they are having significant issues with headlamps. Also, tire safety monitoring system is always on, even though there is a proper air pressure amount.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes C300. The contact stated that the driver's side rear brakes and rotors were rusted. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, they were slow to respond. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a braking center, which declined the warranty for the aftermarket parts. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
While driving, heard loud flapping noise and when stopped discovered the tread on driver side rear tire had separated from the tire and was hitting wheel well, and passenger door. Road was clear and smooth prior to the incident Happened Saturday, March 5, 2022 at about 1:30 pm. Consumer stated Pirelli Risk Management wanted to make arrangements to have the tire shipped to them for inspection.
The wheel is not tilting up or down. It's stuck I. Top. It will just go out and in but stuck in the top position. This is a safety issue especially with airbags. The problem have been reported to dealers . It's a defective system
Re: continental procontact (front) 225 45 r17 and (rear)245 40 17- on September 11, 2014 at 306 miles tire displayed bulge next to "c" of continental of front passenger side tire. The car was sitting for a week not being driven when the bulge appeared. I was not going to drive on a major highway and chance a blow out accident. Car was towed to mb freehold where they told me I went over a pothole. I didn't believe that to be the case but I was at there mercy. Tire was replaced at my expense and I was able to drive home; November 8,2014 the new replaced tire of the September 11, 2014 event( front passenger side tire) had a blow out while driving 25 miles an hour. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz C300 years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2009 (12), 2015 (11), 2008 (8) and 2013 (8) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2009.
Is there a recall for Mercedes-Benz C300 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Mercedes-Benz C300 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Mercedes-Benz C300 wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 34,000 miles; 71% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (6 mentions), followed by the sidewall (3).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.