2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering problems
71 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. While driving approximately 20 MPH through an intersection, the power steering suddenly failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two other vehicles. The driver sustained neck, back, and chest injuries. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. A second person was injured from the second vehicle. No further information was available.
Vehicle was stationary on the side of a highway due to a low tire pressure warning. Vehicle was turned off. Minutes later, attempt was made to turn vehicle back on. Vehicle did not turn on (engine did not turn). Vehicle was towed to home where same phenomenon occurred, vehicle did not turn on although key was inserted and ignition switch rotated, engine would not start.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Air bags 202 complaints
- Electrical system 84 complaints
- Lighting 48 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints