How many engine complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2019 C300, which is 26% of all 69 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 5,350 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2019 C300 engine?

NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this engine complaint category on the 2019 C300.

Did any of these engine complaints involve a crash or fire?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to the reported engine complaints for the 2019 C300.

How does the 2019 C300's engine complaint share compare to other years?

The 2019 C300's engine complaints make up 26% of that year's total, lower than 2017 at 38%, 2016 at 34%, and 2015 at 35%, but higher than 2022's 12% and 2023's 9%.

2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, or 26% of all complaints filed for that year. The median mileage at failure was 5,350 miles, and one crash was reported. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data.

Engine complaints: 18; 26% of 69
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,350 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off without warning at various speeds, including at stoplights and while driving 35 mph.
Some describe the engine losing power and dropping speed on its own, such as slowing from 70 mph to 30 mph with the check engine light on, sometimes tied to the high-pressure fuel pump.
Others report violent shaking or rough vibration paired with abnormal noise and a feeling of power loss at low speeds around 20 mph.
Several complaints describe the throttle failing to respond or responding with a delay, sometimes with erratic engine revving while the car sits at idle.
Owners also report the check engine or service light staying on after diagnostic codes pointed to issues like the secondary oil pump, oil control valve, or throttle body and accelerator pedal position sensors.
One complaint describes a fuel odor inside the cabin along with the engine shutting off independently and the check engine light illuminating.

When 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2019, latest Sep 21, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by C300 model year

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

201016 (4%)
201114 (3%)
20126 (2%)
201315 (6%)
20145 (5%)
2015133 (35%)
201696 (34%)
201781 (38%)
201835 (35%)
201918 (26%)
20209 (27%)
20218 (57%)
20223 (12%)
20232 (9%)
20242 (18%)
20251 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?: NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2019 C300, which is 26% of all 69 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 5,350 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2019 C300 engine?: NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this engine complaint category on the 2019 C300.
Did any of these engine complaints involve a crash or fire?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to the reported engine complaints for the 2019 C300.
How does the 2019 C300's engine complaint share compare to other years?: The 2019 C300's engine complaints make up 26% of that year's total, lower than 2017 at 38%, 2016 at 34%, and 2015 at 35%, but higher than 2022's 12% and 2023's 9%.