2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owned a 2017 mercedes benz c43 amg. The contact stated that while driving at 63 MPH in the rain, loss control of the vehicle as it sled to the left and crashed into the guard rail. The incident of march 12th did not feel like I had hydro-planned. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated such as air bags failure, shock failure, suspension failure and track failure. There were no injuries and no police report was filed. The vehicle's driver's side was damaged under the front bumper and the frame was damaged beyond repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319155, filed 2020-03, 32,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V574000Sep 19, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical…Covers: Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 2017, E300 2017, GLC 300 2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 11019747Jun 9, 2025Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function), noise (breakaway noise) when…
- 11000598May 8, 2024Complaint Noticeable vibrations at the steering wheel: • At speeds between 40mph and 75mph • On straight stretches of road and in long corners • With driver assistance systems…
- 10233783Mar 1, 2023Complaint Loads induced at the steering wheel through pushing and pulling actions may cause creaking and cracking noises in the mechanical steering column. Cause Insufficient…
- 10217157Jul 14, 2022Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to…
- 10189402Feb 18, 2021Complaint: Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower…
- 10181128Sep 16, 2020Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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