2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300, 6% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering malfunction light came on and the steering wheel lost power. The steering wheel locked up where it become extremely difficult for me to maneuver the car. I put on my emergency indicator and got the car into a parking lot as safety as I could. Had this occurred while I was going on a road with curves or at high speed, I believe I could have suffered severe bodily injury. I called mbrace to get my car towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712765, filed 2015-04, 975 miles“I started the engine and the power steering failure warning came on. True enough, it was a struggle to steer my car back home - I was just 3 minutes away from home. The car was towed the next morning to autohaus on edens in northbrook, il. I did a google search and found out that there has been a recall for this exact problem in europe since dec 2014. I was shocked that owners in the us were not warned of this potential problem and there has been no recall issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679748, filed 2015-01, 1,100 miles“I sat in the car, had not started it yet, and a power steering malfunction, see operators manual warning in red was on dashboard screen, and another smaller red indicator light of a steering wheel was on in the speedometer area. Started the car and the warnings remained. Shut it off and immediately restarted and the warnings remained. Starting driving the car and the power steering was indeed out. I had great difficulty trying to steer, especially under 5mph. Drove about a mile and then parked and shut the car off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760375, filed 2015-08, 8,600 miles“My car is a 2015 Mercedes Benz, I bought it at the agency in 2022. When I tested the vehicle at the agency, I noticed the steering was a little hard. I asked the sales person and he told me it was normal. Then, after 1 year and 5 months, it was on its way. I went to work and the steering wheel jammed and it wouldn't cross and the car turned off then it didn't want to start and it said the following on the dashboard power stering see operator manual”
NHTSA complaint #11583449, filed 2024-04“Gas smell coming from cabin every time I put heat on ,come to find out dealership informed me there was a leak on gas hose and not covered by the warranty I have, only had the car for a year didn't drive my car in fear will explode plus im a smoker so I could of have blown up, plus battery they said was weak needs to b replace ,again I barely drive and only had my car for a year cpo everything should of been new and running perfect”
NHTSA complaint #11301299, filed 2020-01Related recalls
- 18V850000Nov 29, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2015–2019, AMG C63 2017–2019, AMG C63S 2015, 2018 +5 more
- 15V845000Dec 16, 2015Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans manufactured January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014. Due to an…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2015, C400 2015
- 14V598000Sep 26, 2014Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4Matic and C400 4Matic vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to September 18, 2014…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2015, C400 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 11019747Jun 9, 2025Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function), noise (breakaway noise) when…
- 11000598May 8, 2024Complaint Noticeable vibrations at the steering wheel: • At speeds between 40mph and 75mph • On straight stretches of road and in long corners • With driver assistance systems…
- 10233783Mar 1, 2023Complaint Loads induced at the steering wheel through pushing and pulling actions may cause creaking and cracking noises in the mechanical steering column. Cause Insufficient…
- 10217157Jul 14, 2022Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to…
- 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…
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 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300
127 complaintsFuel system
70 complaintsOther or unknown
63 complaintsBody and structure
60 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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