2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 14%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,582miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300, 14% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,582 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving on 95 highway taking an exit ( making a right turn roundabout) the steering wheel locked on me preventing me from continuing in the direction of the exit causing me to almost crash into the metal railings; because my wheels now where locked in a position that would force me to crash into the railings had I not stopped. I stopped and turn the car off and restart for the steering wheel and system to reset and unlock. This incident occurred around 2018 or 2019. I notified mercedes of what happened and I received notification of a recall on the steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386738, filed 2021-01, 65,000 miles“I was stopped in front of my garage (waiting for the door to go up). When I lightly pressed on the gas pedal to pull in, the engine roared and the car suddenly leaped forward at a very high rate of speed, going thru my detached garage wall. The accelerator pedal stuck and I could not get the car to stop. I have pulled into this garage thousands of times and knew this was the car. Slamming on the brakes could not stop the car because it was accelerating too quickly. Hitting the brick facade of the condominium, beyond the detached garage was the only thing that stopped the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11091327, filed 2018-05, 45,785 miles“The car was stationary and when trying to start the steering was locked and ignition would not start. The car had the steering locked and electronic ignition switch spontaneously corrupted and required replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11287670, filed 2019-12, 47,582 miles“I purchased my vehicle from the Mercedes Benz Dealership and received a recall letter in the mail stating that driver side deployment may occur. After receiving notice I brought the car to the dealership to get the recall repaired. I've been driving around with a false sense of security believing that this issue was repaired. However, recently, while I was driving the driver side airbag unexpectedly and abruptly deployed and injured me. This is a major safety concern and car owners should be notified and made aware that the issue can still occur after the recall was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11609790, filed 2024-08“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that an unidentified recall was previously completed on the vehicle; however, the recall remedy failed to prevent the failure from occurring. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel locked. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the electronic steering lock and the TRP needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623763, filed 2024-11, 158,000 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 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…
- 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300
52 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology