2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while starting and driving the vehicle, the electric power steering was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…”
filed Feb 13, 2024
“While driving on the freeway car pool lane with my wife, a sudden vibration in the front tires was observed, the car felt like it was pushed to the right then to the left even though it was in the center of the lane. Told my wife, "something is wrong with the car!" Thinking that I may have had a…”
filed Feb 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering…Campaign 18V850000 · Nov 29, 2018
- Electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly…Campaign 17V243000 · Apr 11, 2017
Steering problems in other C 300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 C 300 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 C 300 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 C 300 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 C 300 | 12 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.