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vehicle
2010 / mercedes-benz / c-class
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-03)
complaints
476 on file (2009-12-22 → 2026-05-10)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
45 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Rear subframe corrosion and rust-throughSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE34 complaints2019-01 → 2025-01mercedes-c-class-2010-rear-subframe-corrosion
11500082 The Rear Subframe of the car rotted out, making the car dangerous to drive. This problem has been identified by Mercedes and IS considered a safety hazard in Canada and Europe. This problem should also be covered here in the USA
11469275 Corrosion of sub frame. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. June 7, 2022 Viti service advisor reports rust hole in sub frame. Putting the safety of myself and family members at risk. Due to corrosion deteriorating the structural integrity of the sub frame
11618710 Rear subframe rust out and rear passenger brake line corrosion. The entire subframe has to be taken apart in order to reach the brake line. The vehicle is due to get the rear subframe replaced as part of the warranty extension. The brake lines are not covered
Fuel tank leak and gasoline odor after fill-upFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 complaints2019-02 → 2023-09mercedes-c-class-2010-fuel-tank-leak-gas-smell
11472070 Cracks have formed in the plastic cover over the fuel pump in the fuel tank under the back seat. Gas is seeping out when the tank is full
11455505 Gas smell inside the car. Fuel leak when gas tank us full
11546674 Dealer notes, fuel tank, and hold down straps are rusted and rotted
Electrical ignition system failure preventing startELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 complaints2018-10 → 2021-12mercedes-c-class-2010-electrical-ignition-no-start
11287936 MY C300 IS HAVING A EIS (ELECTRICAL IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE). WHERE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WON'T START THE VEHICLE. IT WILL LEAVE YOU STRANDED AND WON'T ALLOW YOU TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL BECAUSE OF THE AMIR THEFT LOCK OUT BOX
11317246 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF SPRINGFIELD DEALER, LOCATED AT 295 BURNETT RD, CHICOPEE, MA 01020 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED
11373602 I WAS TRAVELING TO NORTH CAROLINA AND PULLED OVER TO CHANGE MY TIRE, MY CAR WOULD NOT START.LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE. AGAIN I ARRIVED ON NORTH CAROLINA AND THE WILL NOT START AFTER STAYING AT A FRIEND'S FOR THE NIGHT
Takata air bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS67 complaints2018-08 → 2021-05mercedes-c-class-2010-takata-airbag-recall-parts
11255780 TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. SMAIL MERCEDES-BENZ (5053 US-30, GREENSBURG, PA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS
11210270 TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS
11228678 TAKATA RECALL, OTHER CARS FROM SAME RECALL AT SAME DEALERSHIP ARE BEING REPAIRED, AND MINE HAS NOT. I NEED TO KNOW WHY I NEED TO DRIVE AROUND WITH A SHRAPNEL BOMB POINTED AT MY CHEST WHILE OTHERS FROM THE SAME RECALL ARE GETTING THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED
Air bags failed to deploy in a crashAIR BAGS7 complaints2018-11 → 2021-05mercedes-c-class-2010-airbags-no-deploy-crash
11418071 Airbags did not deploy after rear-ending another car. Airbags had been recalled and repaired at the Mercedes dealership. There weren't any lights on the dashboard at the time
11232189 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SECOND VEHICLE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. DURING THE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND BACK
11240567 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C350. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RAPIDLY DEPRESSED. THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AND AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SLID SEVERAL FEET. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE AIR BAGS
11383224 SECURITY SYSTEM DISABLES IGNITION DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ESL (STEERING LOCK). NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR IT JUST WON'T START
11615786 For the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300, the failure of the steering lock control unit resulted in the vehicle being unable to start its engine. Vehicle was disabled, and I was left stranded. Car had to be towed to my house and separately had to be towed to the Mercedes Benz car
11128088 ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK PROBLEM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START MY VEHICLE FROM A PARKED STATE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO START THE VEHICLE AND MY STEERING WHEEL IS STUCK. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $1800 FOR A PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER MERCEDES BENZ OWNERS ARE HAVING
Tail light wiring overheating and meltingEXTERIOR LIGHTING13 complaints2018-10 → 2024-08mercedes-c-class-2010-taillight-wiring-melting
11436910 The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the wiring in the left tail light had melted. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V177000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) which he linked to the failure
11232555 TAIL LIGHT WIRING FOR 2010 MERCEDES C300 WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL ISSUED IN 2014. TAIL LIGHT WIRING IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING BURNING/MELTING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT GROUND WIRE CAPACITY (ISSUE OF ORIGINAL RECALL)
11316197 PARKING BULBS MELTED INTO THE LIGHT CASING UNIT. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY MERCEDES BENZ OF SACRAMENTO DEALERSHIP
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercedes-benz/c-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2010_mercedes_benz_c_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mercedes-benz/c-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
