2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250, 7% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Slicing my hand open on my steering wheel was completely unexpected. I was at the car wash the car was sitting still, the keys were not in I the ignition and driver door was open. I reached my arm through the top opening of the steering wheel to insert my key fob and start my car. When I started pulling my arm back through, the metallic trim on top of the steering wheel frayed and sliced open my middle finger on my right hand. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350059, filed 2020-08, 63,000 miles“My car was parked at the mall, when I went to the car to start it the engine would not turn on. Had to get the car towed to a mechanic. I had to replace the steering wheel immobilizer.”
NHTSA complaint #11324561, filed 2020-05, 100,000 miles“I have been having constant issues with the steering and airbag lights going on. I was also in a bad rear end wreck in 2016 and the airbags did not deploy. I have been calling santander consumers about the issue and they don't care and are still making me pay my more. The mercedes dealer has said that the recalls are pending and they do not have the parts to fix the issue. So I have stopped making payments because I have a toddler and will not drive a dangerous car and the car was recently repossessed last week. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291637, filed 2019-12, 30,000 miles“Takata inflators involved on a car accident on 02/27/2017 were this vehicle air bags didn't deployed. This vehicle was a total loss and got paid off by my insurance but I am still hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11044954, filed 2017-11, 47,296 miles“Clicking in steering column. Mercedes benz stated that I would have to pay . The car was in motion. I was parking. My airbag light is on and I still hear clicking when I turn the wheel”
NHTSA complaint #11042647, filed 2017-11, 38,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V252000Apr 12, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C250 2013–2014, GLK350 2013–2015, C300 2013–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10056472Jun 20, 2014Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering…
- 10167002Feb 25, 2014Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- 10167003Feb 18, 2014Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were…
- 10053799Aug 15, 2013Xentry (mercedes): red display message in instrument cluster power steering malfunction and steering assistance is reduced, check immediately the owner's manual after engine…
- 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…
- 10048239Sep 24, 2012Xentry (mercedes): an internal issue with electronic steering lock is causing a failure of no cranking, intermittent no crank or no start and warning icons will not illuminate in…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
163 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
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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