2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After having the airbag recall for my Mercedes done, the Electronic Steering Lock failed and my car would not start and the steering wheel is locked. They said my car was ready to pick up and when I arrived the car was completely inoperable. The MB Dealership in Lynnfield, MA wants $2700 to fix it…”
filed May 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts; however, the infotainment system was turned on. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to an…”
filed Dec 29, 2025
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% |
| 2009 C300 | 136 | 24% |
| 2008 C300 | 136 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.