2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 476 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (213), Electrical System (87), Steering (73).
Key takeaways
- 476 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 213 | 45% |
| Electrical System | 87 | 18% |
| Steering | 73 | 15% |
| Exterior Lighting | 50 | 11% |
| Structure | 35 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 6% |
| Suspension | 26 | 5% |
| Power Train | 17 | 4% |
| Engine | 15 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,air Bags - filed 2026-05-10
After having the airbag recall for my Mercedes done, the Electronic Steering Lock failed and my car would not start and the steering wheel is locked. They said my car was ready to pick up and when I arrived the car was completely inoperable. The MB Dealership in Lynnfield, MA wants $2700 to fix it. If you google Merc...
Electrical System,air Bags,engine - filed 2026-02-12
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were being drained. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the front air bag sensor message and a fog light message were displayed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown local dealer; however, the dealer ...
Steering - filed 2025-12-29
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts; however, the infotainment system was turned on. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to an unknown steering coupl...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.