2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my car was sputtering or trying to shut off while I press the gas and I let go of the gas and it catches and stayed on. I took it to the dealership and they said they found nothing wrong. May 3rd around 12pm im driving on the freeway and as im getting on the express lane going 60 it…”
filed May 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly veered to the left. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became inoperable, and the contact was unable to straighten the steering wheel. The…”
filed Aug 6, 2025
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
- Due to an error in the electric power steering control unit software, the affected…Campaign 15V845000 · Dec 16, 2015
- If the steering coupling interlock mechanism is not locked in place, the sliding shaft…Campaign 14V598000 · Sep 26, 2014
Steering problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 C300 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 C300 | 26 | 10% |
| 2012 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 C300 | 34 | 7% |
| 2010 C300 | 71 | 16% |
| 2009 C300 | 136 | 24% |
| 2008 C300 | 136 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.