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2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300, 4% of that year's 381 total complaints. Nearly all describe the panoramic sunroof glass detaching, cracking, or failing to close, with a median failure mileage of 59,900. No related recall is on file.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
16
4% of 381
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,900 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Panoramic sunroof glass detaches or flies off the vehicle while driving on the highway, sometimes at speeds around 55 mph.
  • Sunroof glass cracks or collapses without any impact while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Sunroof fails to open or close, accompanied by a grinding or banging noise, sometimes traced to a fractured guide rail.
  • Sunroof leaks or lets rain into the cabin when it will not close after being opened.
  • Owners report the sunroof popping up or partially opening on its own while driving on the highway.

When 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2016, latest Jul 30, 2026.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2016May 2020Sep 2022Dec 2022Jan 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2025 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by C300 model year

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

  1. 20104 (1%)
  2. 20111 (0%)
  3. 20123 (1%)
  4. 20132 (1%)
  5. 20141 (1%)
  6. 201516 (4%)
  7. 201621 (7%)
  8. 20179 (4%)
  9. 20183 (3%)
  10. 20191 (1%)
  11. 20203 (9%)
  12. 20211 (7%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (5%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this category for the 2015 C300, which is 4% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 sunroof?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category for the 2015 C300.
At what mileage do these sunroof problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 59,900 miles.
What is the main visibility and wipers problem reported on the 2015 C300?
Most complaints describe the panoramic sunroof glass cracking, detaching, or failing to open and close properly.
Did any of these sunroof complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these 16 complaints.

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.