NHTSA Complaint #11680900 — 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11680900
Vehicle	2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 7, 2025
Date Filed	August 15, 2025
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that engine oil had traveled through the wiring harness causing the ECU to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to cover a portion of the repair cost. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

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