2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300, 6% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Problem power steering malfunction . Frist time of this happened was from may 17, 2018,the steering wheel cannot move when the vehicle was start up. Second time is today,oct 16,2018. When I start up the cat, power steering malfunction come up on screen. Think if steering cannot turning while driving on highway, what will happen! One of my friend boss had same problem while he is turning on the road and hit the wall!”
NHTSA complaint #11140698, filed 2018-10, 9,190 miles“So I just got my mercedes benz C300 4matic I only have 44,711 miles on it and I barely drive it, so today I was driving and the whole day things were great and I stopped at a store got back in and it says 'power steering malfunction' I was on a street in the city, I'm on confused on how this is happening to a car I just got from the dealership that is practically new, now let me mention that this is a on and off issue through out this whole day it has came on and off twice”
NHTSA complaint #11415611, filed 2021-05, 44,771 miles“I was driving on highway I95, all the sudden, the vehicle shows, Power Steering Malfunctioning See Owner's Manual. I've lost the power steering in the middle of the highway. The steering was so hard and not safe. The next day, I've started the car and the issue isn't there anymore! Now the car is driving fine!!! Please, this need to be fixed, cause it may happen again, and that happens on a sharp curve, it may lead to a crash!”
NHTSA complaint #11499694, filed 2023-01“Steering wheel malfunction. Car parked at garage and when I went to start I got the malfunction message and the steering wheel would not turn. I called mercedes and they will tow the car tomorrow. For a brand new 2017 mercedes this is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #11055406, filed 2017-12“When I started my car, the dash did not reveal park, drive, or reverse. It illuminated with a warning light indicating an Electronic Stability Problem (ESP). Research revealed this to be an important safety feature and that the Mercedes-warning-lights-electric-stability-control may have problems with traction control requiring attention. The ESP light was NOT flashing for the system to intervene – as the car was parked in my garage. It did not light up with the word ‘OFF’ to assess whether it may have been inadvertently deactivated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490679, filed 2022-10Related 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
- 17V243000Apr 11, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C300 2016–2017
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…
- 10181128Sep 16, 2020Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
- 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"
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 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300
77 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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