Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (32.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 93 · 32.6% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 57 · 20% | Recalled | Recall 21V961000 |
| Electrical System | 31 · 10.9% | Recalled | Recall 21V058000 · Recall 17V114000 · Recall 17V177000 |
| Structure:body | 24 · 8.4% | Recalled | Recall 21V197000 · Recall 23V854000 |
| Power Train | 18 · 6.3% | not available | — |
| Steering | 13 · 4.6% | Recalled | Recall 18V850000 · Recall 17V243000 · Recall 16V438000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 285 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V787000 · 2019 · reported 11/01/2019
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 18V850000 · 2018 · reported 11/29/2018
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V197000 · 2021 · reported 03/19/2021
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V058000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 21V961000 · 2021 · reported 12/13/2021
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V627000 · 2017 · reported 10/06/2017
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V114000 · 2017 · reported 02/23/2017
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V177000 · 2017 · reported 03/14/2017
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V603000 · 2016 · reported 08/16/2016
A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V243000 · 2017 · reported 04/11/2017
A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V438000 · 2016 · reported 06/15/2016
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V087000 · 2016 · reported 02/16/2016
If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V854000 · 2023 · reported 12/15/2023
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“2016 MB C300 41000 miles. Check engine light went on. Autozone code reader said p052e positive crankcase ventilationregulation value performance.”NHTSA complaint 11498245 — filed 12/20/2022 · ENGINE
“Cylinder 1 misfire initially, after taking it to an independent shop it was a piston 1 failure and required the small block to be replaced…”NHTSA complaint 11495006 — filed 11/27/2022 · ENGINE
“The crank case ventilation valve is bad. This part should be easily changed but the dealer wants over $3000. Happened at 62,000 miles.”NHTSA complaint 11494627 — filed 11/22/2022 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 93 of 285 NHTSA complaints (32.6%), followed by unspecified/other issues (64), fuel/propulsion system (57), electrical system (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
285 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V787000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
