2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, about 3% of the 453 total complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure is 73,000 miles. No brake-related recall is tied to this component for 2010.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 3% of 453 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 453
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Grinding noise when depressing the brake pedal, accompanied by a brake warning light, with the boot, rotors, and pads all needing replacement at 30,000 miles.
- Brake pedal went to the floor with reduced stopping power right after a dealer visit for an unrelated recall.
- Vehicle became unstable when the brake pedal was pressed, traced to a rusted and fractured subframe at 94,000 miles.
- Corroded brake line requiring replacement, found during service tied to a subframe recall repair.
When 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 12, 2011, latest Oct 8, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by C300 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
- NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2010 C300, which is about 3% of the 453 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300?
- No related recalls are listed for the brake system on the 2010 C300 in NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2010 C300?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 C300 is 73,000 miles.
- What kind of brake failures do owners report on the 2010 C300?
- Owners describe grinding noises with worn rotors and pads, a brake pedal that went to the floor after service, instability when braking linked to a corroded subframe, and corroded brake lines.
- Were any crashes or injuries linked to 2010 C300 brake complaints?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 15 brake complaints for the 2010 C300.