2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Two rectangular blocks descend from the plastic shield under the front bumper. These blocks have a squared-off back. These blocks descend for about an inch, and are located a few inches in front of the front edge of the tires. In normal use, when the car is parked in a parking space the front tires roll forward to rest against the parking stop block, those descending vents hook onto parking stop blocks or curbing. When the vehicle is backed away from the parking space, the front shield can be torn away from its mounting points. …”
NHTSA complaint #11469600, filed 2022-06Related recalls
- 22V189000Mar 25, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E 450 2021–2022, AMG E53 2021–2022, E350 2021–2022 +15 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…
- 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…
- 11018204May 2, 2025Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
- 11017516Apr 11, 2025Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
- 11003212Jun 12, 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…
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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