2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,500 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.
“The electronic steering control lock module went out on my car. This seems to be a reoccurring issue with any w204 2008/2009 mercedes benz model car. I've documented over a few hundred cases alone on the forums online. This is a dealership only fix and should be recalled. Basically, security system in the car that lets the key communicate with the ignition system goes out and the car will not start. It's a $1200 fix minimum..”
NHTSA complaint #10884993, filed 2016-07, 135,000 miles“My 2008 mercedes amg C63 had been operating without flaws until recently, I parked, went in the gym to work out for 45 mins. When I came out and tried to start the vehicle, there was no response. Steering wheel locked, wouldn't come out of park. Left me stranded. I have read dozens of complaints on the Mercedes-Benz forums about this specific issue happening to other owners of 2008-2009 mercedes C63 sedans. Mercedes has a technical service bulletin listing this as a common occurrence, and the entire steering column lock has to be replaced(usually between $1200-1500). …”
NHTSA complaint #10874900, filed 2016-06, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205150Nov 7, 2016Engine sound change after recent software updates.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63
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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