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SteeringPart report

2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Steering Problems

Complaints
71about this part
Share
16%of 453 total for the year
Median mileage
71,517miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 71 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 16% of the 453 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,517 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My vehicle was running superior, no warning signals or straining when powering on. Parked car then an hour later tried turning vehicle on and will not turn on for any reason just radio worked. Found out it was steering module needed to be replaced for a hefty $1100. Had the car for only 3 months and barely used it. I believe it's a recall on these issues.”

NHTSA complaint #11115027, filed 2018-07, 73,000 miles

“Steering wheel locked in garage. Remove key from ignition is message on instrument cluster. Car will not start. This car has less than 64k miles. Car was stationary in my garage. Now I have to pay a tow company to somehow get it out of garage, as it is front end in oriented (pulled in instead of backed in), and tow to dealership, and prepare for an overly inflated repair cost.”

NHTSA complaint #11183311, filed 2019-02, 63,690 miles

“There is a recall on my mercedes benz 2010 with the powering steering hose. I had to pay for repairs for repairs out of pocket, because the power steering fluid kept leaking. I received a letter after the repairs that there was a recall outstanding regarding the power steering hose. I went to a mercedes dealership to get reimbursement and they are refusing.”

NHTSA complaint #11011439, filed 2017-07, 58,000 miles

“The esl (electronic steering lock) & the eis (electronic ignition switch) went out at exactly 7 years. My car was parked in my garage and I tired to turn it on and the vehicle would not start. I can here the car trying to crank over but it does not work. There are numerous mercedes benz C300 owners having the same problem (steering lock/column). Please issue a recall. Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #11011369, filed 2017-07, 30,000 miles

“Came home parked the car and after 5 mins. Had to go somewhere try to start the car , no power at all , ignition wont start . Radio works , lights work remote key works opens and locks the doors . But will not start . And steering is locked also , I did a little research and found out a lot of people having the exact same issue. I believe it should be covered by recall .”

NHTSA complaint #10926608, filed 2016-11, 62,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202214%
202026%
201957%
20181212%
2017136%
2016134%
2015236%
20141314%
20132610%
201283%
2011347%
20107116%
200913624%
200813620%

Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

Air bags
202 complaints
Electrical system
84 complaints
Exterior lighting
48 complaints
Body and structure
34 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

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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