2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 10%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,031miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, 10% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,031 miles. 1 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.
“The electronic steering lock failed while in the parked position. A tiny motor inside has burned up and it now prevents you from starting the vehicle. The dealership will not sell me a replacement to repair on my own and I must take it in to them for repair at a cost of over $1800.00. This is a very common defect failure in this series of 2008 to 2014 mercedes benz. I have a 2005 mercedes which does not have this problem with the unit and is operating correctly after 15 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11337741, filed 2020-07, 93,000 miles“The steering wheel has aluminum trim which is peeling off it cut my finger. It's too thin and has sharp edges. Asked dealer to replace it but waiting on dealer to get back to me. I am informing you because I did research on google and bunch of people had same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11032782, filed 2017-10, 25,000 miles“I went to an authorized mb dealer and they did the recall for the steering column but not for the air bags. I also believe a recall should be made due to the fact that oil has siphoned its way up the cam magnets and solenoids thru the engine wiring harness to the main fuel computer and has caused the engine to be out of timing. According to your authorized dealership's tech this could cause the engine to seize. According to research this is a known defect with recalls for other engines but is still happening on numerous mercedes benz vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11118887, filed 2018-08, 68,031 miles“I received a recall inovember 2017 and am unable to get mb to make an appointment to fix an insufficient grounding component in the steering wheel which may causes an electrostatic discharge which deploys the takata airbag with resultant accident occurrence. I am in fear when driving. Mb has not responded to my request. They have not provided me with a safe car; they have ignored requests; they have given no answer to my letter and phone calls to ceo exler in atlanta or any person in manhattan main office. They have devalued the worth of my car if I tried to sell it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084481, filed 2018-04, 22,000 miles“The welds of the exhaust pipes to the muffler broke causing the muffler to slip of the pipes. This vehicle has been taken care of all schedule maintenance perform and driven only under normal driving conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10920399, filed 2016-10, 26,550 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 C300 2013–2014, GLK350 2013–2015, C250 2013–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10135638Oct 16, 2014Red display message in instrument cluster "Power Steering Malfunction - See Owner's Manual"
- 10135621Oct 10, 2014Red display message in instrument cluster "Power Steering Malfunction - See Owner's Manual"
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 13 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 4% |
| 2015 | 23 | 6% |
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 26 | 10% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 34 | 7% |
| 2010 | 71 | 16% |
| 2009 | 136 | 24% |
| 2008 | 136 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
99 complaintsSuspension
67 complaintsBody and structure
58 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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