2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,070miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,070 miles.
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 down the 405 freeway vehicle lost power steering assist at 65mph, vehicle steering was very hard to steer & steering wheel light illuminated on the dash had to fight with the steering to pull the vehicle off to the side of the freeway. Try to restart vehicle all light came on no-start. Battery cable had to be removed wait 30min and vehicle restarted. Took the vehicle to the dealer in beverly hills, dealer diagnosis and found some DTC's codes and reset and return vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11164987, filed 2019-01, 25,070 milesRelated 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…
- 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
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450
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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