2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,317miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230, 2% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,317 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.
“Came to my car one day after it sat for maybe an hr at my mechanics house the doors unlocked with remote, went to srart car and it did not a make unlock vibrating sound after that realized it was not working, spent 400 dollars each on two different keys both of those did not work, techs had issue orogramming key”
NHTSA complaint #11397161, filed 2021-02, 166,000 miles“Took car to dealership for recall service on driver airbag module, after driving away once job was finished noticed I was unable to turn steering wheel and the steering wanted to lock while driving.srs light remained on. Smoke came out from under the hood and car was not overhearing, I called dealership and service advisor was gone and was not offered any additional help. I drove car slowly to my home and parked it on the street because I was unable to drive to the driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11060651, filed 2018-01, 10 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230
66 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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