NHTSA Complaint #11692899 — 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11692899
Vehicle	2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 10, 2025
Date Filed	October 12, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Vehicle inspection by independent service center indicated that a new rear frame was necessary. This was the second communication to nhtsa on this issue. This automobile (2009 c300) is inoperable due to this Mercedes rear frame defect .

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