2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 285 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 overview page.
What owners report
“While driving the check engine light came on. The inside of the car started to smell like gas. A diagnostic check was performed at the…”NHTSA complaint 11468718 — filed 06/10/2022
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle and locking the doors; after a while, the vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11467780 — filed 06/06/2022
“SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE AT ALL, SEATS WILL NOT ADJUST (ELECTRICAL), WIPER VISIBILITY IS UNCLEAR, DEFROST DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY.”NHTSA complaint 11394552 — filed 02/03/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300: 31 of 285 complaints on file (10.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 have in total?
285 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
