2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

34Structure:body complaints

7.1%Of all 480 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS250 · 52.1%

SUSPENSION57 · 11.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM43 · 9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM38 · 7.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY34 · 7.1%

Share of the 480 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 overview page.

What owners report

“THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR GOT FLOODED WITH WATER. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE SUNROOF DRAIN AND THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10679956 — filed 01/30/2015

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300: 34 of 480 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 have in total?

480 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.