2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230, 5% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“Takata recall 2006 mercedes benz C230 I was driving home and my car started misfiring really bad, the check engine light came on and started flickering and stayed on and the lights in the car on the dash and on the radio started to flicker on and off and then the car just was limp it wouldn't even pick up speed it was slowing down on the freeway with very busy traffic .I was scared for my life and my friend that we were going to come to a complete stop in rush hour traffic . …”
NHTSA complaint #11164310, filed 2018-12, 150,000 miles“This car pulls to the right and nearly changed lanes and almost hit another car during a split second of looking at the gas gauge and not down the road. I took the car into mzb with the complaint. They said it was my driving habit. Later they said it was the curve of the road. Still later they said it was the tires not inflated. As I continued to ask for help on this issue and several times bringing it back to the dealer they finally said that a mzb rep will go with me on a test ride. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621774, filed 2014-08, 1,900 miles“My first incidence was driving and the steering would all of a sudden get stiff like it needed power steering fluid or something. Check it wasn't the fluid (this happened a few month ago I thought hmmm probably just something freaky) then 1/8/16 riding down the busy interstate highway the car acceleration just left. I pressed the accelerator to the floor but no speed. It was extremely scary. I had the car checked out...it's the classic problem I never heard of until today. ( intake manifold tumble flap) some plastic junk on an expensive car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10821913, filed 2016-01, 100,000 miles“To whom this may,I been having problems with check engine light keep coming on,I'm paying alot of money on this car,it could be that recall hose on back order causing that check engine light to come on,please HELP!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11501709, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became loose and landed in the contact's lap. The steering wheel failed to lock securely in place. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11734789, filed 2026-04, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020460Dec 4, 2008Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
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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