2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 453 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THAT THE PARKING LAMPS FAILED…”NHTSA complaint 10855403 — filed 04/14/2016
“A LITTLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO MY DRIVER SIDE INNER PARKING LIGHT BULB FAILED, AND ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE INNER PARKING…”NHTSA complaint 10819410 — filed 01/11/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10808226 — filed 12/03/2015
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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300: 44 of 453 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 have in total?
453 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
