2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 94 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
94
Engine complaints
26%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE BATTERY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT WATER ENTERED INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HYDROLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DEEMED DESTROYED.…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
NHTSA has 94 complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine — 26% 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.