2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/14/2026

24Structure:body complaints

8.4%Of all 285 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE93 · 32.6%

Unspecified / other64 · 22.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM57 · 20%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31 · 10.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY24 · 8.4%

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

“the Burl wood trim panel on the interior doors are deteriorating , the drivers side panel is deteriorating to the point that it looks like…”NHTSA complaint 11493595 — filed 11/15/2022

“exterior fixed front roof panel cracking and causes potential roadway dangerous situation if pulls off roof while driving”NHTSA complaint 11461494 — filed 04/20/2022

“Panoramic Sunroof deterioration, which caused the sunroof to get stuck due to fragments in the sliding area. Sunroof unstable. Unable to ride with it open…”NHTSA complaint 11434104 — filed 09/23/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300: 24 of 285 complaints on file (8.4%). 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 structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.