| Issue ID | 1358758 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10956846 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 14/02/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side interior door-opening latch/handle has disengaged so that i cannot open the door to exit the vehicle. In order to open the door, i must open the window and reach outside the vehicle to engage the exterior door latch/handle. This is time-consuming and could be quite dangerous should i need to exit the vehicle quickly. It happened suddenly after i had returned home and parked. I was about to exit and the latch just gave up when i tried to engage it. I found similar complaints online with owners stating that the interior door latch/handle (inner part) is made of very cheap plastic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56011 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASHEVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X49RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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