I notices back in 2013- 2014 a recall was sent out because the power steering pump was leaking in the 2010 mercedes benz c-class 300. On 07/01/2020 thats when I notices my 2010 mercedes benz c-class was losing power steering fluid. I notified the mercedes dealership and they pulled up my VIN number. She informed me that my car was service. Apparently what ever they fix isn't working anymore. I don't feel safe driving the car is there any way that you can help me with this matter please thank you.
2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering complaints
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Seized steering lock and passenger door won't open from the inside
Really cant say much cause thats how I bought the car.
Key in ignition, steering wheel does not unlock. Able to get key into run and crank position with no instrument cluster lights turning on. All other electrical features to the car work (radio, power windows, seats, lights). Unable to shift car into neutral without removing gear selector shift cover.
My car was working completely fine all morning. I went to start it again but would not start at all. I would turn my key and get absolutely nothing. Doors and locks were still working.
Steering control lock unit has gone bad many issues car will not start leaves you stranded many people complaining about it over the internet same situation mercedes really needs to do something about this don't feel safe steering wheel can lock while driving this is not safe
On or about 11/24/19, vehicle was parked in front of the house overnight and next morning, the vehicle did not start due to steering being locked electronically. Car did not have any power besides doors opening and would not shift into neutral. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and service advisor contacted me to inform me that the vehicle locked the seething due to faulty switch. Vehicle was repaired and return to me on 12/4/2019. At this time, I am concerned for my safety due to possibility that the steering might lock while the vehicle is in motion.
Eis , steering lock
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. The contact was unable to start the vehicle after multiple attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic steering lock module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
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. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The c300 model has a notorious problem with electronic steering locking leaving the car mobileless. Cannot even put in neutral for towing. The car simply won't start. It will leave a motorist stranded at any time, any place and without any warning and represents a dangerous hazard to motorist's safety. Mercedes should be brought to court via class action law suit. *tr *tr *tr *js consumer stated car has been repaired.*jb
The els problem again like in the other mercedez ..I park my car was running good no noise or anything when I was going home dead not turning on the engine ..had to towed to my mechanic and he soyed is the power steering lock
On june 9,2019 I was driving going to giant grocery store in west-bard shopping center in bethesda. .in the parking lot I lost control of steering column.hit a concrete pole and passed out.all of my airbags deployed, time was around I was driving on city road.from river road to westbard. I suffered brain,neck,chest and knee injuries. Sufferred transient global amnesiaf or nearly 4 hours or more. Still recuperating. Last two years getting letters for takata airbag recalls but nothing has been done, did not know that steering column had issues. I did manufacture recommended service.car has about 48,000 mile on it. It has multiple options upgrades.
Cam solenoid most c300 will stop turning on all the car does is ask u to take key of ignition.. I searched the issue and there is thousands of people having the same issue. It's not fair to consumers not to have a recall on a part that is defective that cost over a thousand to fix . Please help us resolve this matter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering ability became difficult. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 128,650.
Esl module failure(brushes of the substandard electrical motor go bad) leaves the car inoperable. Almost all c300 and similar models will experience this failure before they reach 80,000 miles. The module is buried deeply into the car yet it would fail with certainty. The mass failure of the module would suggest that there would be a recall, nevertheless mercedes-benz(mb) is pretending the problem doesn't exist and owners are often left stranded on parking lots with an useless car and stuck with a bill of $2000 for something that is clearly a mb design and engineering fault.
Steering wheel locked in garage. "remove key from ignition" is message on instrument cluster. Car will not start. This car has less than 64k miles. Car was stationary in my garage. Now I have to pay a tow company to somehow get it out of garage, as it is front end in oriented (pulled in instead of backed in), and tow to dealership, and prepare for an overly inflated repair cost.
On two occasions, with the latest being on 12/11/2018, the vehicle's steering wheel locked completely after I parked it. Even though it's been subject to a recall (2010100002), mercedes benz charged me $1255 just to unlock it without repairing the underlying cause. I want my money back because the problem they repaired is part of the recall.
Issues associated with takata air bag has not been addressed.
Does not start, steering not locked, eis/esl issues
Just purchased this vehicle two weeks ago, was at a car wash cleaning the vehicle 4 days ago, two hours later ready to leave and went to start the car and it would not start, only able to lock/unlock vehicle with fab and radio and dash light still worked but car was just dead. Had to have it towed twice because the dealership is gated and no where to leave it on a sunday that was safe so towed it on monday morning to park city of dallas (mercedes) and they are working on the vehicle and I have been informed it is the steering problem that is common apparently with this model. I have read so many many complaints about this exact issue. So why are we responsible for this expensive repair when its obvious that mercedes benz messed up they need to correct this problem at their cost not ours. Very frustrating and disappointing. I drove my bmw for 22 years and it never left me stranded. I was in a car accident where due to someones negligence my bmw was totaled so thought I would try a mercedes but two weeks into this deal I am not happy and very concerned that I made a terrible purchase....
Electronic steering lock problem. While attempting to start my vehicle from a parked state. The vehicle will not allow me to start the vehicle and my steering wheel is stuck. Dealer wants to charge me $1800 for a problem that many other mercedes benz owners are having. If you google my mercedes benz c300 wont turn over. This problem is common. I have power to radio, instrument cluster and lights. Unable to unlock my steering wheel and start the vehicle.
My vehicle was running superior, no warning signals or straining when powering on. Parked car then an hour later tried turning vehicle on and will not turn on for any reason just radio worked. Found out it was steering module needed to be replaced for a hefty $1100. Had the car for only 3 months and barely used it. I believe it's a recall on these issues.
The steering wheel got locked while parking the car and the car never starts again.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the power steering pump was leaking fluid. In addition, the tail lights failed to illuminate while driving. The contact called jackie cooper imports mercedes-benz at (918) 420-9156 (located at 9393 s memorial drive a, tulsa, ok 74133) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I drove my car to a restaurant. After about 15 minutes, I returned and tried to crank the vehicle. The key fob did not unlock the stirring wheel and tires. I had it towed to the dealership and was told it was a steering column issue. Enough of an issue that it cost me $1000.00 to repair. I started researching and found that there are many complaints about this same issue. There are references to both the esi and/or esl failures. This is a known issue with mercedes benz and I am concerned that this is a safety issue as motorist are left stranded unless towed.
Srs light came on october 2017. I took my car to mercedes of sacramento . The repair tech stated that it wasn't the airbag. The repair tech said that its in the steering column. I believe it is the airbag. I need this fixed.
Steering wheel lock keeping car from starting has happen numerous times to me any many people with benz
This has been an ongoing problem since I first received my car. I came to find out once in accident 4/30/17 that there were zero airbags in the car at all! This is very unacceptable
The steering wheel of the car suddenly locked. All electrical shut suddenly. Luckily we were close to home not in the middle of a freeway. Mechanics in general are not familiar with this issue in the mercedes c300 class. The repairs were astronomical. I checked online and several people had the same issue. Mercedes benz does not want to take responsibility for this issue. This issue should be taken seriously!! If it should happen in a freeway could be catastrophic. Please look into this matter and see how many people are affected with this and have mercedes benz assume responsibility. I also have the takata recall and nothing has been done!!!!
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