2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40 miles.
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.
“Thump! Complete loss of power on freeway. Random shift to neutral issue. Driving home from the purchasing the car on the 101 southbound in the fast lane going 65 MPH. Acceleration was suddenly lost. The power train malfunctioned and shifted itself into neutral. The gas pedal was unresponsive. Had to pull over at woodman exit on inertia alone. We had just purchased the car only 2 hours prior to this incident and put 30 miles on the odometer. No warning lights appeared. My research on this issue shows that it is that same issue that has caused the rav4 EV recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735507, filed 2015-07, 40 miles“Mercedes dealer notes : 07/19/2022 client states steering is stiff. Started about 1 to 2 months ago and would show up once and awhile. When it would act up would not drive it and it would lock the steering . This happened multiple times, with accident hazard. We did the below work. Electric power steering rack faulty replace complete electric power steering rack. Which cost us over $3000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11599546, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
- 10167551Jul 3, 2013Vehicle wanders to the left or right.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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