This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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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.
Airbags did not deploy after rear-ending another car. Airbags had been recalled and repaired at the Mercedes dealership. There weren't any lights on the dashboard at the time.
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated he had an unknown recall on the front driver and passenger side airbags completed. The contact stated 6 months later, he was involved in an accident and was rear-ended by a motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle in front of him stopped abruptly causing him to rear end into the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact stated he hit his head with the steering wheel which caused a concussion and his left eye does not open fulling. The contact was seen by an ambulance and seek medical attention from his primary doctor and was referred to a neurologist. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Aug 12, 2020 took C300 to fletcher jones motorcars of fremont. I paid for them to do an oil & filter change after they did perform recall 2018120017 ~ 18P9193104 cause: Recall 2019120027. Paid $204.65 that day. 01/21/21- after driving, w my significant other, at city speed limit to fedex which is 1 mile from my house on same street, and back, my sig other couldn't put back the seat and the airbag lights were on. I had to drive to work next day, unsafe...pressed up against steering wheel because I'm 6 feet. Somehow that went away. 03/09/21- I took in the car, by tow truck, back same place fletcher jones and had a bee service per manufacturers specifications service dealt on my car they performed be service with brake fluid flush numerous other stuff I'm also reported to them a misfiring because I did hook up an obd2 but during their road test they just noted a strong vibration from the driveline they ran a quick test found no fault but noted collapsed backslash worn motor and transmission mounts and recommend replacement they also noted voltage related faults however the alternator and battery would pass their tests and they released my car to me after charging me $576.97. Today, 03/19/21- had to tow my car again from approximately three blocks away because it just turned off on me with a message brake SRS edt, and something about it failing. Now...im stuck because Mercedes screwed me!
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C class. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tools confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the air bags. Smail Mercedes-Benz (5053 us-30, greensburg, pa) and the manufacturer were notified on multiple occasions and informed the contact that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V043000 (air bags) and 16V081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Napleton auto werks (6600 E riverside blvd, loves park, il 61111, (815) 636-6600) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called Mercedes-Benz of ft. Lauderdale (located at 2411 federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33316, (954) 949-0623) and was informed that the part was not available. The contact also called crown eurocars (located at 6500 perimeter loop rd, bublin, oh 43017, (888) 854-8278) and was informed that the part was on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 18V043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-Benz of fort mitchell (located at 2100 dixie hwy, fort mitchell, ky 41011, (859) 331-1500) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V043000 (air bags) and 16V081000 (air bags). The contact called Mercedes-Benz of wichita at 316-221-3482 (located at 1545 N greenwich rd, wichita, ks 67206) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated have received several recall notices over last several years. Always call dealer only to be told they don't have the parts but will in the near future.
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 and 16V363000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-Benz of plano (6455 dallas pkwy, plano, tx 75024) was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available the failure mileage was 50,000.
On June 9,2019 I was driving going to giant grocery store in West-bard shopping center in bethesda..in the parking lot I lost control of steering column.hit a concrete pole and passed out.all of my airbags deployed, time was around I was driving on city road.from river road to westbard. I suffered brain, neck, chest and knee injuries. Sufferred transient global amnesiaf or nearly 4 hours or more. Still recuperating. Last two years getting letters for takata airbag recalls but nothing has been done, did not know that steering column had issues. I did manufacture recommended service.car has about 48,000 mile on it. It has multiple options upgrades.
Takata recall, other cars from same recall at same dealership are being repaired, and mine has not. I need to know why I need to drive around with a shrapnel bomb pointed at my chest while others from the same recall are getting their vehicles repaired.
Takata recall I have owned the car for about 1 1/2 years and the recall was from about 2012 I think from looking it up. I have called the hotline many time and got a run around. Was told every time parts would be available within a few months.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 (air bags) and 16V363000 (air bags). The contact stated that Mercedes-Benz of myrtle beach (located at 936 jason blvd, myrtle beach, SC 29577, (843) 848-6800) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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