https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz C320. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:48:51 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-2171171 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The secondary instrument fuse block located on the driver's side of the dashboard erupted in flame while the vehicle was being driven, endangering its occupant, causing significant damage to its interior, and resulting in a local law enforcement "traffic hazard" determination. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-2022230 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Battery drains after being parked overnight, 58,000 miles, dealer maintained since new. Driven by a little old lady until I bought it. Took it to the dealer and they replaced one of the seat modules. Soon afterward, the problem recurred. Took it back to the dealer and they said it was a defective fuse box and replaced it for $650. Went to pick up the car and the battery was dead again. After https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-2022238 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Suddenly started driving badly on the highway. It would swerve side to side after hitting a bump. The rear sits about two inches lower than the front. My trusty independent mechanic said I should check the rear subframe and refrain from driving the car. KBB lists a safety recall for this issue, stating that the rear subframe wasn't sufficiently rustproofed. Mercedes and NHTSA do not list this https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-2013852 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact stated that the sunroof had failed to open, and the sunshade cover failed to close, causing the sunrays to penetrate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the horn was inoperable. The SRS warning light was illuminated. The veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-2013853 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact stated that the sunroof had failed to open, and the sunshade cover failed to close, causing the sunrays to penetrate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the horn was inoperable. The SRS warning light was illuminated. The veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1939543 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact stated that there was rust on the bottom of the driver’s side and passenger’s side door panels. The contact stated that the water ran down, enter the door, and then failed to properly drain. The contact stated there were no drain plugs or holes for the water to drain from the door. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who took photos, b https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1935557 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting off all the wires, exposing the bare copper presenting a fire hazard. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1935558 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting off all the wires, exposing the bare copper presenting a fire hazard. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1909504 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility) however, the contact was advised by the dealer that he needed to open and close the sunroof to perform the recall however, if the motor failed the contact would pay for the repair of the motor. The contact called the manufacturer and was provided with the same information. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1875582 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact stated that the moonroof made an abnormal sound and failed to open properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the moonroof was permanently sealed. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility) and the dealer confirmed that the VIN was included in the recall; however, the dealer informed the contact that the fail https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1838377 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT My right rear tire wares from the inside to the middle only the rest of the tire is good. I’ve had two blowouts because I can’t see that part of my tire without getting down on the ground to look at it. The part I see looks good. My tire seems to be kicked out a bit at the bottom. This is the only tire I have problems with. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1838378 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT My right rear tire wares from the inside to the middle only the rest of the tire is good. I’ve had two blowouts because I can’t see that part of my tire without getting down on the ground to look at it. The part I see looks good. My tire seems to be kicked out a bit at the bottom. This is the only tire I have problems with. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1838379 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT My right rear tire wares from the inside to the middle only the rest of the tire is good. I’ve had two blowouts because I can’t see that part of my tire without getting down on the ground to look at it. The part I see looks good. My tire seems to be kicked out a bit at the bottom. This is the only tire I have problems with. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1818301 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution d https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1761967 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle constantly smells like gas inside the cabin, it makes me dizzy and affects my head overall health inhaling vapors. At first I thought I could handle it, but it just gives me nonstop headaches and I'm afraid one spark will ignite/ explode my entire vehicle. This happens everytime I fill the gas tank. I heard their was a warranty extension but don't believe me vehicle was included which is https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1761968 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle constantly smells like gas inside the cabin, it makes me dizzy and affects my head overall health inhaling vapors. At first I thought I could handle it, but it just gives me nonstop headaches and I'm afraid one spark will ignite/ explode my entire vehicle. This happens everytime I fill the gas tank. I heard their was a warranty extension but don't believe me vehicle was included which is https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1761969 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle constantly smells like gas inside the cabin, it makes me dizzy and affects my head overall health inhaling vapors. At first I thought I could handle it, but it just gives me nonstop headaches and I'm afraid one spark will ignite/ explode my entire vehicle. This happens everytime I fill the gas tank. I heard their was a warranty extension but don't believe me vehicle was included which is https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1724265 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING, MY SON WAS USING THE HEATED SEAT FUNCTION AND NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS SMOKING, WHICH BURNED A HOLE IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK AND ALSO BURNED A HOLE IN THE BACK OF MY SONS SWEATSHIRT. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1724266 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING, MY SON WAS USING THE HEATED SEAT FUNCTION AND NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS SMOKING, WHICH BURNED A HOLE IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK AND ALSO BURNED A HOLE IN THE BACK OF MY SONS SWEATSHIRT. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1691501 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR A SUNROOF GLASS BONDING (19V918) AT A MERCEDEZ BENZ IN ONTARIO, CA. MY UNDERSTANDING WAS THAT THIS WORK WAS TO BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE, AS PER LAW 49USC CHAPTER 301. HOWEVER, THIS ONTARIO DEALER REFUSED TO PAY FOR MY TRANSPORTATION TO GO PICK UP THE CAR AND THEY OWE ME THE AMOUNT OF $26.33 DOLLARS THAT I HAD TO PAY UBER. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1665998 Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER, LOCATED IN MESA, AZ, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNROOF FAILED CLOSE, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE DURING A CAR WASH. THE CONTACT STATED HAT THE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1657189 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE MODULE WAS UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1657190 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE MODULE WAS UNPLUGGED TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1653891 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL" LEVEL WARNING SIGN WAS ON. APPARENTLY, THERE IS LEAKING OF COOLANT SOME WHERE. IT WAS AT THE WATER PUMP, WHICH WAS REPLACED ON JUNE 20, 2019. IT HAPPENS AGAIN NOW, ABOUT 9 MONTHS LATER. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1653892 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL" LEVEL WARNING SIGN WAS ON. APPARENTLY, THERE IS LEAKING OF COOLANT SOME WHERE. IT WAS AT THE WATER PUMP, WHICH WAS REPLACED ON JUNE 20, 2019. IT HAPPENS AGAIN NOW, ABOUT 9 MONTHS LATER. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1580211 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE BATTERY KEEP DRAINING WHICH MAKE THHE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1580212 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE BATTERY KEEP DRAINING WHICH MAKE THHE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1575413 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT A SMALL SPRING INSIDE THE DOOR LOCK BREAKS WHICH KEEPS THE DOOR FROM OPENING ONCE LOCKED. I HAVE SEEN MANY REPAIR HOW TO VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. IF A PERSON IS IN AN ACCIDENT AND NEEDS TO EXIT THE CAR QUICKLY, THIS BROKEN LOCK CAN KEEP THEM STUCK INSIDE THE CAR UNABLE TO ESCAPE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1542310 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT I WENT TO CHANGE MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB AND FOUND THE WIRING INSULATION ALL FLAKING OFF TO ABOUT SIX INCHES FROM THE BULB CONNECTOR. I SEARCHED ON LINE AND FOUND OTHERS COMPLAINING OF THIS SAME THING. I SUSPECT SINCE THESE WIRES ARE HIDDEN INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, THE PROBLEM IS MUCH MORE COMMON. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c320#complaint-1531461 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY I HEARD THIS LOUD EXPLOSION. MY EARS WERE RINGING AND I FELT AS IF IT WAS RAINING BUT ONLY GLASS. LUCKILY IT DID NOT GET INTO MY EYES AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE SAFELY AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT EVERYTHING IS INTACT AND I DID NOT HIT ANY OTHER OBJECT; HOWEVER, MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, MERCEDES BENZ, AND THEY REFUS