NHTSA Complaint #11592155 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11592155
Vehicle	2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 9, 2022
Date Filed	June 3, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I researched that the sunroofs on these models are faulty and have caused water/electrical damage under the carpeting and seats of the vehicles. That is what has happened with my 2011 C300 Sport.

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