2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Air Bags1
Structure1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 73,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 73,000 miles · reported Jan 14, 2021
Problem started to become apparent when the car begins to move from a stop. A clunking sound was heard near the rear right wheel of the vehicle. Issue became more prominent on the highway. When braking at speeds over 40mph the rear end would waver and the car would start to fishtail. The problem was determined to be the rear subframe of the vehicle. The subframe was completely rusted where it is connected to a torsion link. Rust was bad enough that the part of the subframe connected to this suspension link failed completely and broke away from the rest of the subframe. This is a 9 year old car…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · reported Apr 27, 2020
It was my iphone that got hacked first, there were these heat lasers started to target me, one day I was sleeping in my car, the car was parked in a parking garage, the car was turned off and all of a sudden the car just started defrosting. Yes, my defrosts came on and my windows begin to fog up. Next, I started to notice those same "heat lasers" that were targeting me from my iphone are constant on my head and stomach while I'm driving my car. Also, a symbol started to appear on my dashboard, later discover it was the "auxiliary battery" ., then my lights are always flicking, and when I have…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C180?

Owners report electronic stability control (esc) problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 73,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.