The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that a message to remove the ignition key was displayed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that later, while starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. In addition, the contact stated the steering wheel had seized. The contact inspected the battery and determined there was no failure with the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was requested to pay a diagnostic fee and declined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Mercedes Benz C300 engine failure problems
17 of the 1,248 owner complaints about the Mercedes Benz C300 describe engine failure, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical mileage
- 96,000
By model year
Often reported together
Steering lock-up 13Won't start 3Warning lights 1Won't shift 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of south charlotte (950 n polk st, pineville, nc 28134, (704) 837-7955) where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering seized and caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 142,017. *as
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. While attempting to start the vehicle, 'take the key out the ignition' appeared and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of boston (259 mcgrath hwy, somerville, ma 02143, (617) 666-4100) and repaired, but the contact was not aware of the diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,669.
Takata recall , eis , esl seized up and car won't start anymore , common problem with this car and repair is costly should be recalled since it's a manufactured defect and not caused by the user, this problem can leave anyone stranded in the worst of situations and it can seize up while vehicle is in motion causing accidents and danger to the driver and passenger
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the key failed to turn from the off to on position and the steering wheel seized. When the failure occurred, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the remote key failed to start the vehicle. The brake pedal locked up, the steering wheel seized, and the gear shifter failed to come out of park. The instrument panel indicated to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine failed. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. In addition, as the contact turned the vehicle off, remove key was displayed across the message board and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the electronic steering lock module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel column lock needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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The model years with the most reports are 2008 (10 complaints) and 2009 (7 complaints).
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