YearToAvoid

2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300, 4% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 27,000 miles. Two crashes and no fires or injuries were reported, and there is no related recall for this area.

Brakes complaints
16
4% of 381
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Collision-avoidance and brake-assist systems activate falsely or fail to prevent a crash at low speed.
  • Vehicles suddenly show warnings that safety systems are inoperative, followed by unexplained slowing or stopping on the highway.
  • Owners report sudden loss of acceleration replaced by unexpected braking, especially while passing on the highway.
  • Excessive brake dust builds up after only short drives, prompting concern about brake wear.
  • Collision system warnings appear with no actual collision, sometimes attributed to a possible sensor or radar fault.
  • One owner reported the ABS/EBD traction module needing replacement.

When 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 14, 2015, latest May 28, 2026.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2015Oct 2016Apr 2017Mar 2018May 2019Dec 2019Aug 2023
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to May 2026; peak Mar 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 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.

  1. 201015 (3%)
  2. 201114 (3%)
  3. 201216 (6%)
  4. 201317 (7%)
  5. 20142 (2%)
  6. 201516 (4%)
  7. 20169 (3%)
  8. 20173 (1%)
  9. 20182 (2%)
  10. 20196 (9%)
  11. 20201 (3%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20222 (8%)
  14. 20235 (23%)
  15. 20243 (27%)
  16. 20251 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2015 C300, which is 4% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 C300?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 27,000 miles.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to brake-area complaints on the 2015 C300, with no fires or injuries reported.
What kind of brake problems do owners describe?
Owners describe false collision-avoidance activations, sudden unexplained slowing or stopping, unwanted braking during acceleration, and excessive brake dust.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.