Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury2016
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Mercedes-Benz C300 Safety & Reliability
Safety data for all 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 trims
With 5 recalls and 0 complaints, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
View at NHTSAMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
View at NHTSAMercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.
A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2015, to March 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
View at NHTSAMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 vehicles manufactured December 11, 2015, to December 23, 2015, C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 29, 2015, and C450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 12, 2015, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that may not be properly bonded, allowing the glass to detach and fall from the vehicle during operation.
If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
View at NHTSASource: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Mercedes-Benz C300 Fuel Economy
EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 trims
Fuel economy for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 ranges from 27 to 28 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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