Mercedes-Benz C300 tire blowout problems

Filed Sep 17, 2024 · Tires · 16,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes Benz C300 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: P Zero, Tire Size: 255/35/VR19, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an unknown bumping sound heard. The contact pulled over and noticed that the passenger's side front tire was flat. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The infotainment screen showed a reading of the tire 0 PSI. The contact noticed there was a hole in the tire and the side wall was damaged, and the rim was damaged. The contact depressed the SOS button but received no assistance. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, but no assistance was provided. The contact called the local dealer and was provided information for the tire replacement. The dealer informed the contact that the tires on the vehicle were not correct for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were 16,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Tires · 2,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 equipped with Bridgestone RFT Tires, Tire Line: Turanza 100, Tire Size: 225/45/R18, DOT Number: VRJ7V4Y. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the driver's side tire exploded. The contact stated that a "0 PSI driver side front tire" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he observed that the driver's side tire had a portion blown out on the sidewall of the tire. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the blowout had been due to external sources and not tire structural integrity. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer equipped with a spare tire, and the contact was informed by the dealer that any type of spare tire for the vehicle was unavailable for purchase. The contact had been told by the manufacturer that the vehicle had been equipped with "run flat tires" and there was no need for a spare tire. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Tires · GA

The tire exploded on highway,left sever damage on my car. The dealership ruined even more by trying to fix it. I think this tires are not safe to drive on the road. since I didn’t use the car less then 4000 miles a year.

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 Apr 26, 2017 · Tires · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz c300. The vehicle was equipped with capitol sport uhp (na) tires, size 245/40ri7 (na), model: f40247034. While operating the vehicle, the tire pressure monitoring system sensor remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was caused by multible cracks located on the outer wall of the front passenger and driver side tires that allowed air to leak out. The failures were not remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN and vehicle failure mileage were unknown. The tire failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Body, Wheels · 21,000 miles · CA

I was driving 580-e and merging onto I-5 s when I hit a humongous pot hole with my left font tire causing it to immediately blow out. That in-turn caused my stability tracking to engage, which caused me to slow down drastically. That caused another vehicle to near miss ramming me in the back and me side swiping another vehicle. I was driving approximately 70 MPH and almost lost control of the vehicle and had to immediately pull over to a very narrow shoulder of the road with my emergency flashers blinking. To ensure the safety of the vehicle, my self and other passengers in the car, I had to drive approximately 0.5 miles to the next exit (67) to safely get my vehicle off the road to a safe location. I then called a tow truck to tow my vehicle back to santa rosa where I live to get the tire replaced and front bump repaired. I am unsure of the cause of the unsafe condition of the highway or what caused the pot hole. There were several cars stranded with damages to their vehicles as well. One person came to the same exit (food mart on patterson road) with a blown out tire as well. I have her contact information if you need to contact her.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · VA

Took car for routine service at local mb dealership on 9/3/16 and was told both front parking lamps/lights are not working, further informed that it is not simple light bulb blow out but something has caused the whole molding/casing holding the light has melted and the entire assembly will have to be replaced. The service adviser stated that he has seen this type of problem before with this type of vehicle. I am not a technical person and can forward email and the details of issue as provided by dealership. I consider this serious safety and fire hazard and wanted to know if this problem has been reported to you before by consumers or by the manufacturer mercedes benz. Mileage on form is approximate

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 39,125 miles · IL

I drove 500 miles from chicago to mississauga, ont. Canada. Trip was uneventful. The day after I drove the car to a honda car dealership , ironically, to look for a car for a relative and parked. Returning one hour later I was able to open the doors with the remote but when I tried to start the car everything except for the radio went dead. The car was towed to the mercedes dealership 7 kilometers away. The programmed part had to be ordered so it took two business days to get my car back at a cost of $1071us. It was troubling to reflect on the possibility that this could have happened on one of the rest areas I stopped at in the middle of nowhere along the route. I can't decide whether I would rather not have this system and have my car stolen or left stranded with the nearest town miles away. The dealership said the system just malfunctioned just like a light would blow out. Not good enough system for an expensive car. Thanks for your involvement.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Suspension · 1,959 miles · DC

R/f tire bubble in sidewall. At 1959 miles a bubble appeared in the r/f tire. I discovered the bubble while washing the car . This appeared about two month after purchase. August 19 20014 the dealer relunctantly replace the tire. I have not seen any bubbles since that date. I am not satisfied with the continental tires.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Tires · 1,196 miles · NJ

Re: continental procontact (front) 225 45 r17 and (rear)245 40 17- on september 11, 2014 at 306 miles tire displayed bulge next to "c" of continental of front passenger side tire. The car was sitting for a week not being driven when the bulge appeared. I was not going to drive on a major highway and chance a blow out accident. Car was towed to mb freehold where they told me I went over a pothole. I didn't believe that to be the case but I was at there mercy. Tire was replaced at my expense and I was able to drive home; november 8,2014 the new replaced tire of the september 11, 2014 event( front passenger side tire) had a blow out while driving 25 miles an hour. The car was garaged for approx 2 weeks and not driven, then for 2 days driven locally to do errands, then driven on highway an hour to my destination and an hour back when in my neighborhood at 25 miles per hour the car was out of control and the replaced tire blew. The malfunction light went on- it was dark and I had no choice then to drive my house....the wheel which wasn't scraped before is now scraped... Car doesn't accelerate but jerks and jolts when trying to pass or change lanes/dangerous on highways.