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2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension problems

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 61 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

61

Suspension complaints

10%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

C300 suspension complaints by model year69 complaints2008: 12 complaints2009: 37 complaints2010: 26 complaints2011: 61 complaints2012: 69 complaints2013: 67 complaints2014: 11 complaints2015: 21 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 2 complaints
C300 suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

Manufactory defect on w204 Chassis Mercedes Benz rear sub frame rusting allowing control arm to brake free affecting safety and drivability control loss, which has or could lead to severe accident. There no recalls for this defect and is a common issue with materials on back order for the rear sub…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 1, 2022

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.