2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M166 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166. That is the most of any M166 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 114,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 50% | 114,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After a fuel fill up there is a serious gas smell inside the vehicle. After using a quarter of the tank the smell goes away. The vehicle is parked motor off. The garage is so filled with gas fumes i have to run a fan. This has been going on for over 2 years.
I received a recall notice
After driving the vehicle to work (approx. 35 miles) and then returning after the work day was complete, the vehicle would not start. We spoke with the manufacturers roadside assistance as well as the technician they dispatched to our location. We tried multiple solutions to our problem with no…
While commuting on a highly congested highway the car lost power causing the steering wheel to become locked this lost of power and disabling caused my car to veer into oncoming traffic and taking my vehicle uncontrollably off the road
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M166 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.