2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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.
“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
- 10167002Feb 25, 2014Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- 10167003Feb 18, 2014Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were…
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
- 10033073Dec 3, 2009Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsFuel system
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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