2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Automatic steering followed random stripe on I 20 making the car lung to the left lane and almost going into the median iwas was going 75 in rain could have wrecked if I did not correct in seconds!”
NHTSA complaint #11171517, filed 2019-01, 1,000 miles“1.both front seats become extremely hot after 1-2 hours of driving, even with cold seat mode on. Metal becomes so hot underneath seat, almost could burn hand by touching metal parts. 2.steering wheel on multiple occasions loosens and starts rapidly moving right and left prompting alert assist while driving on freeway at freeway speed without me doing this or no lanes are crossed , it feels like car is remotely controlled. 3.car tries to accelerate as I am on the brakes to slow down for traffic light in the city producing severe transmission jerks. 4. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416729, filed 2021-05Related 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 E 450 2019, C300 2015–2019, AMG C63 2017–2019 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038188Sep 26, 2026Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the…
- 11038183Sep 25, 2026Complaint Noises in the steering column area when steering. See example file in the attachments area: "MRSM‑Schleifgeräusch_SCCMGrindingNoises. MOV". Cause Under analysis. Remedy…
- 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…
- 10249495Jan 24, 2024Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the…
- 10249482Jan 24, 2024The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area…
- 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…
- 10222461Sep 12, 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…
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450
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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