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2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 35 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

35

Engine complaints

4%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

C300 engine complaints by model year129 complaints2008: 35 complaints2009: 22 complaints2010: 13 complaints2011: 11 complaints2012: 5 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 129 complaints2016: 94 complaints2017: 78 complaints
C300 engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V168000EngineMarch 18, 2022 · 22 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.

Consequence

Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 22V168000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.