How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300?

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2013 C300, which is 7% of the 259 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2013 C300.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 C300?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 C300 is 35,000 miles.

Have brake complaints caused crashes or injuries on the 2013 C300?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake complaints on the 2013 C300.

2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, 7% of the 259 total complaints filed for the year. Owners report brake failure to stop, pedal traveling to the floor, and pulling to one side, with a median failure mileage of 35,000. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 17; 7% of 259
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 35,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal is depressed but the vehicle fails to stop or slow, sometimes resulting in a crash into a fixed object.
Brake pedal travels to the floor at highway speed with no stopping power until the vehicle is manually shut off.
Vehicle pulls sharply to the left or right during braking, described by some owners as violent or unstable.
Rear subframe rust leads to a trailing arm mount breaking off, which owners say makes braking unstable at low and medium speed.
Abnormal noise while driving is followed by the vehicle pulling to one side when the brake pedal is applied.

When 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 15, 2016, latest Aug 17, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2016 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 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.

201015 (3%)
201114 (3%)
201216 (6%)
201317 (7%)
20142 (2%)
201516 (4%)
20169 (3%)
20173 (1%)
20182 (2%)
20196 (9%)
20201 (3%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (8%)
20235 (23%)
20243 (27%)
20251 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300?: NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2013 C300, which is 7% of the 259 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2013 C300.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 C300?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 C300 is 35,000 miles.
Have brake complaints caused crashes or injuries on the 2013 C300?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake complaints on the 2013 C300.