2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering problems
136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The problem is that the steering wheel locking mechanism has failed. The vehicle could not be started or driven. It required a flatbed tow to an authorized Mercedes repair facility. It was diagnosed as the steering mechanism, requiring replacement. The cost for this repair is $1400.00. I researched…”
filed Jun 17, 2025
“I drove my car to get lunch. Came back out to go back to work and the car would not start. Would not even turn over. My Radio did not turn on and I couldn't even roll my windows back up. Luckily they were only cracked open a small amount. My steering wheel cannot be turned, it's locked in it's…”
filed Sep 18, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 13 | 5% |
| 2015 C300 | 23 | 6% |
| 2014 C300 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 C300 | 26 | 10% |
| 2012 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 C300 | 34 | 7% |
| 2010 C300 | 71 | 16% |
| 2008 C300 | 136 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300
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.