2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 lights problems

48 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 52,000.

owner complaints: 48
of this car's complaints: 11%
typical mileage: 52,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Tail lights
3
Fog lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mercedes-Benz C300 lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 8

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: tail lightsReported April 11, 2014 · 252,867 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
Risk: Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 14V177000 · Recall details

What 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Lights · TN

The vehicle had a previous warranty repair for the taillight burning out repaired but the issue has happened per the recall but the dealer states that since they fixed it then they wont fix it again even tho its what the complaint for the recall was originally

Filed Jan 29, 2023 · Lights, Suspension · VA

car not able to be driven rear subframe had completely rusted out and rear light housing is burn

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Airbags, Lights · GA

I purchased the vehicle in 2010 & immediately had to have the electrical system for all lights replaced. The lights on the vehicle goes out every 2 mos as if theres an electrical issue. Air bags had a recall & have been replaced now the system states there is a malfunction. This started 09/08/22.

Filed May 29, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · PA

My husband drove my car home from work on April 18th 2022 and it was a bad rain storm that everyone. He had to drive through a couple of big rain storms. Soon afterwards he got around the corner from the house and the electric system failed lights started going off everywhere in the car, he lost steering and couldn’t see and almost crashed and got the car home safely but it wouldn’t shut off so he had to disconnect the battery for the car to shut off. On April 22 nd the car was towed to the dealership because it wasn’t driveable and they check out the car and discovered water under the carpeting of the drivers seat near the wiring of the car. I submitted an insurance claim and an adjuster went out to see the damage and his thought is that it’s due to a known problem for this car that’s been reported by many people with this same vehicle. The Mercedes Benz c300- 2010-2014 years. I checked online and apparently many people have reported this same issue water underneath the car due to bad firewall manufacturered not sealed correctly which could be a manufacturers/ safety issue. My husband was almost killed thank goodness he made it home safe that night. I believe there are many people that have had this issue and someone needs to be done for safety purposes, and I believe the insurance doesn’t want to cover the repairs because they are blaming Mercedes’ Benz. My cars been in the shop a month and I still have no answer from State Farm or the shop Mercedes Benz.

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Lights · 80,000 miles · GA · fire

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the wiring in the left tail light had melted. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V177000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) which he linked to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and both informed him that the recall had been serviced prior to the contact owning the vehicle. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 151,500 miles · CA

Rear driver side lights not functioning. Found brown wire meeting to circuit board with heat damage to wire and circuitboard at connection. Contact the dealer. Dealers stated recall was done on our vehicle. However this appears to have happened again. Don't know if this happened while the vehicle was in motion. Noticed warning lights indicating bad connection to brake lights and turn signals driver side rear.

Filed May 24, 2020 · Lights · 15,000 miles · LA

Mercedes benz c300w light bulbs are constantly blowing out. Primarily due to the heat accumulation in the headlights. The plastic parts are melting, dry and very brittle which causes bulbs to overheat and blow out. Left & right parking lights(4), side lamps(2) and license plate lamp(2) have been changed out at least 15 times per lamp. The dealership suggest I change out the head lamp casing costins approx. $2k with labor. Aftermarket $700 plus labor. The service department at three seperate shops have stated this is a common problem with the mb c300.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Lights · CA

Parking bulbs melted into the light casing unit. This was confirmed by mercedes benz of sacramento dealership.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Lights · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side rear parking light was very dim. The cause of the failure was not determined. Mercedes-benz of huntington (1103 e. Jericho tpky, huntington, ny) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Lights · 140,000 miles · NE

Tail light wiring for 2010 mercedes c300 was replaced under the recall issued in 2014. Tail light wiring is currently experiencing burning/melting due to insufficient ground wire capacity (issue of original recall). Mercedes dealership will not replace the parts under recall procedures and is requiring payment for replacement. Tail lights currently intermittently work but experience total failure of all tail lights (including brake, turn indicator, etc) when not working.

Questions about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 lights

Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 have lights problems?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the lights of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 52,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V177000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercedes-Benz C300 have the most lights problems?

The Mercedes-Benz C300 model years with the most lights complaints are 2010 (48 complaints) and 2011 (20 complaints).