2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,517 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering lock” (23% of reports).
- 71steering complaints
- 71,517median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering lock: mentioned in 16 of 71 complaints (23%)
- Wheel locked: mentioned in 8 of 71 complaints (11%)
- Key ignition: mentioned in 6 of 71 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 71 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Mercedes-Benz C300 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 C300 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 C300 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2019 C300 | 5 | 7% | 30,253 |
| 2018 C300 | 12 | 12% | 57,000 |
| 2017 C300 | 13 | 6% | 25,000 |
| 2016 C300 | 13 | 5% | 54,405 |
| 2015 C300 | 23 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2014 C300 | 13 | 14% | 47,582 |
| 2013 C300 | 26 | 10% | 68,031 |
| 2012 C300 | 8 | 3% | 92,000 |
| 2011 C300 | 34 | 7% | 82,000 |
| 2010 C300 | 71 | 16% | 71,517 |
| 2009 C300 | 136 | 24% | 74,200 |
| 2008 C300 | 136 | 20% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
After having the airbag recall for my Mercedes done, the Electronic Steering Lock failed and my car would not start and the steering wheel is locked. They said my car was ready to pick up and when I arrived the car was completely inoperable. The MB Dealership in Lynnfield, MA wants $2700 to fix it…
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts; however, the infotainment system was turned on. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to an…
While i have a few recalls i plan on needing service from Mercedes for, I just found out that Mercedes has a Class action lawsuit involving my C class mercedes C300 from 2010-2022 years. I was driving and ran into a pothole. My car rear started making noise and sounds. I went to the auto shop amd…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about steering for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 (16% of the 453 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,517 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300?
The most frequent phrase is “steering lock”, in 16 of 71 complaints, followed by “wheel locked” (8).
Other 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 problems
- Air Bags problems (202)
- Electrical System problems (84)
See all 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 problems or steering problems across all C300 years.