2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 Steering Problems

“Car steering lock is broken: parked on a hill facing uphill and when I got back in my car I couldn't start my engine. Lights, radio, display all work fine, but the engine doesn't turn on. Windows, horn, blinkers are all locked. Had to get it towed, diagnosed with steering lock failure. Apparently is a common problem with mercedes of my make and model.”

“Parked my vehicle in my garage for week 80,000 miles on vehicle. Tried to start car only remove keys light on dash and all electronics work. Mercedes tow says not battery but steering or ignition component are out! This is looking like a common problem please help because the dealers are wanting thousand or more to replace.”

“My car is a 2009 with 33,200 miles on it and the eis/esl (steering lock) failed. I had to pay $1800 for the dealer to fix it. How does a car with so little mileage has a major problem like this? There should be a recall. All the complaints on the same issue should warrant an investigation”

“After parking car at work when I went to star vehicle it will nit start or turn over.the car is under 80k miles this is unacceptably disturbing for thisnproblem to occur when I only drive to work and home dmh there should be a discount for thus issue.”

“When I put the key in the ignition it will not turn over no lights display on the dashboard. The radio cuts on and the only thing that displays on the dashboard is the mileage no other lights. When the key is turned to first or second position. The day before when my car would not start I was able to take the key out of the ignition and replace it in the car started right up this time it does nothing. I'm being told it's an esl steering wheel lock issue that is common to this car model.”