NHTSA Complaint #11604384 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11604384
Vehicle	2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 15, 2024
Date Filed	July 24, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VT

Consumer Description

I was told by 2 different vehicle repair shops that the subframe is broken. I just dropped it off at the Mercedes service shop near me to look at.

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