2013 Mercedes-benz C300 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Mercedes-benz C300 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 340
- 198 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 99 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,545
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mercedes-benz median
+171
median 169 across 69 Mercedes-benz records
Vs 2011-2015
+45
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
29%
Air Bags: 99 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Mercedes-benz C300
- AIR BAGS 99
- SUSPENSION 63
- STRUCTURE:BODY 41
- STEERING 26
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
6 recalls on record for the 2013 Mercedes-benz C300
- NHTSA 19V787000 · 2019 · COMMUNICATION An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 19V010000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious
- NHTSA 18V043000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 17V177000 · 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the eve
- NHTSA 17V627000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Mercedes-benz C300 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Mercedes-benz C300 reliable?
NHTSA has 340 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Mercedes-benz C300 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (99 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Mercedes-benz C300 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-benz C300?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (99), suspension (63), structure:body (41), steering (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Mercedes-benz C300?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.