2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,150 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.
“Mb C240 - was driving at about 35-40mph when the steering wheel abruptly swerved to the left. Road was even and no potholes. I had to pull it to the right twice before I was back on my lane. Lucky no opposite traffic. I bought my C240 in 2005 and this is the first time it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10306819, filed 2010-02, 37,300 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240. While operating the vehicle, the steering column moved up and down as well as vibrated. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (car city in louisa, ky) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 149,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11097072, filed 2018-05, 149,000 miles“The back coil spring broke at the same time few months ago on the same spote the power train drive acting up. The section where the cruise control and blinker is mounted on is lose the whole section but mercedes said they couldn't make screwed closer together steering gearbox).”
NHTSA complaint #10632351, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10044181Mar 12, 2012Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240
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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