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2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300, about 8% of all 381 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 27,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component on the 2015 model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
8% of 381
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report vibration at highway speeds around 70 mph along with vibration during warm-up after a cold start.
  • Some describe front suspension squeaking on the driver's side when turning the wheel or driving over bumps.
  • Several complaints describe tires losing air pressure intermittently or the tire pressure monitoring system failing, sometimes tied to run-flat tires.
  • Multiple owners report sudden tread separation or tire blowouts on the highway, in one case damaging the wheel well and door.
  • One owner reported a tire blowing out after hitting a pothole, which triggered the stability system and nearly caused a collision.
  • A few complaints mention suspension components rusting faster than expected even outside of salted-road environments.

When 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2015, latest Jul 30, 2026.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2015Mar 2017Feb 2021Dec 2023Apr 2025Oct 2025Jul 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2022 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by C300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201028 (6%)
  2. 201163 (13%)
  3. 201271 (27%)
  4. 201373 (28%)
  5. 201414 (15%)
  6. 201531 (8%)
  7. 20163 (1%)
  8. 20174 (2%)
  9. 20183 (3%)
  10. 20192 (3%)
  11. 20202 (6%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20232 (9%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?
NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this category for the 2015 C300, which is about 8% of the 381 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire problems on the 2015 C300?
No related recalls are listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2015 C300.
At what mileage do suspension or tire problems typically show up on the 2015 C300?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 27,000 miles.
What kind of suspension or tire issues do owners describe most?
Owners describe vibration at speed, front suspension squeaking, tire pressure loss, and several cases of sudden tire tread separation or blowouts.
Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve crashes?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to these 31 complaints, though one owner described a near-collision after a tire failure.

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.