How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2016 C300 have?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, which is 6% of the 286 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 C300 transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 C300.

At what mileage do these transmission problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2016 C300 is 2,246 miles.

What specific transmission issues do owners describe?

Owners describe the transmission shifting into neutral while stopped, the car lunging forward at idle, and repeated Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve fault codes.

How does the 2016 C300 compare to other years for this problem?

The 2016 C300 has 18 complaints (6% share) in this area, similar to 2015's 20 complaints (5% share) and 2017's 12 complaints (6% share), among the higher shares in the model's history per this data.

2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, 6% of its 286 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 2,246 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 6% of 286
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,246 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission suddenly shifting into neutral after coming to a stop, even with the brake applied.
Some describe the car jerking or lunging forward unexpectedly while idling at a red light.
Multiple owners report a P052E fault code tied to the Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve, triggering the check engine light.
Several complaints describe a gas smell inside the cabin linked to crankcase vent line or PCV valve failures.
Some owners report the same crankcase ventilation or turbocharger-related fault recurring after repair.

When 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 14, 2016, latest Apr 24, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Apr 2026 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by C300 model year

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

201015 (3%)
201110 (2%)
20125 (2%)
20133 (1%)
20141 (1%)
201520 (5%)
201618 (6%)
201712 (6%)
20182 (2%)
20196 (9%)
20203 (9%)
20211 (7%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (5%)
20241 (9%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2016 C300 have?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300, which is 6% of the 286 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 C300 transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 C300.
At what mileage do these transmission problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2016 C300 is 2,246 miles.
What specific transmission issues do owners describe?: Owners describe the transmission shifting into neutral while stopped, the car lunging forward at idle, and repeated Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve fault codes.
How does the 2016 C300 compare to other years for this problem?: The 2016 C300 has 18 complaints (6% share) in this area, similar to 2015's 20 complaints (5% share) and 2017's 12 complaints (6% share), among the higher shares in the model's history per this data.