{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11739458,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/11/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/22/2026","vin":"55SWF4KB9GU","components":"ENGINE","summary":"NHTSA Safety Complaint \u2013 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300  Vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 | Mileage: 74,662 miles  What Happened  I\u2019m filing this complaint because my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 suffered a sudden, complete engine failure at 74,662 miles, and I believe it\u2019s a safety risk that deserves investigation.  I\u2019ve owned this car since 2016 and followed every recommended service interval. All available warranties were purchased and maintained. The car showed absolutely no signs of trouble before this happened.  Last week before filing, I was driving normally when the check engine light came on without any prior warning \u2014 no oil pressure light, no temperature alert, nothing else. Within minutes, the engine shut off completely. The car rolled to a stop and I noticed oil leaking from the front of the engine. It was towed to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership, where they confirmed the engine suffered a catastrophic internal failure and needs to be fully replaced.  Why This Is a Safety Concern  No advance warning. The check engine light appeared only minutes before the engine died. That\u2019s not enough time to safely exit a highway or busy road. A sudden total engine failure at speed affects steering, braking assist, and reaction time \u2014 it could easily cause a serious accident.  Engine failure at 74,662 miles is not normal. A complete engine failure on a well-maintained luxury vehicle at under 75,000 miles strongly suggests a manufacturing defect or design flaw, possibly affecting other vehicles of the same model year. Oil leak at engine front. The leak observed at failure likely points to a specific component or seal failure. If this is a design weakness, other 2016 C300 owners may be at risk without knowing it.  What I\u2019m Requesting  1.Open an investigation into the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 for sudden engine failure and inadequate warning systems. 2.Determine whether other owners have reported similar incidents. 3.Evaluate whether a safety recall is warranted.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"C300","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]}]}