TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V08100 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER: MERCEDES-BENZ OF CALDWELL 1230 BLOOMFIELD AVE, FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004, PHONE NUM…
2010 mercedes-benz C-Class airbags problems
severe 192 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
192
Recalls
0
Crashes
11
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TAKATA RECALL, STILL NO REMEDY FROM DEALER AS OF DECEMBER 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AFTER MOVING OFF FROM A FOUR-WAY TRAFFIC STOP, A PEDESTRIAN RAN IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME AND SWERVED, ATTEMPTING TO AVOID STRIKING THE PEDESTRIAN. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE PEDESTRIAN AND THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A POLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…
****NOTE - NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION**** TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V043000; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE DEALER (LAGUNA NIGUEL MERCEDES, 1 STAR DR, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677, 949-416-2438) WAS CONTACTED AND …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V043000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHERRY HILL AT 856-663-3200 (LOCATED AT 2151 NJ-70, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO…
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL OF FEB 2016, IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 3 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL AND NO RESOLUTION FOR MY CAR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 mercedes-benz C-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 192 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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