Component Record

Mercedes-benz C300 2017 Electrical System Problems

31 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2017 Mercedes-benz C300 - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V114000Reported February 23, 2017 - 307,629 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 307,629 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine79 Unknown Or Other34 Fuel and Propulsion System33 Vehicle Structure24 Seat Belts22 Air Bags16

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.