2009 Mercedes Benz C350 steering problems

Filed May 12, 2025 · Steering · CA

Vehicle has lost its ability to be driven. Car alarm has gone of a multitude of times at different hours of day and night. Finally we were told that the steering column needs to be replaced. According to tow truck driver, Auto lock person, this is common from the 300 series of Mercedes Benz. Obviously very costly. My car is worthless at this point. I believe that the Mercedes Benz should have a recall on the steering column lock. Obviously, this is not only a defect but, also causing safety issues with it just turning off and not able to restart.

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Total shutdown of complete system…brakes, steering and engine at around 25-to 30 MPH. No warning. Happened two times…once before M-B service and once after service for problem. It checked out OK from dealership months before only to have it happen again. Was lucky to avoid a crash both times. Sold to dealership. Wrote my safety concerns for a new owner to local dealership and corporate.

Filed Jan 12, 2019 · Lights, Steering · TX

I have continued to have lighting issues with front, rear, and signal lighting. I am constantly having to pay to replace these lights every year. Now my power steering malfunction ebs light has come on. This is just too much. I just paid $1300 for service b and some other things that needed to be replaced. I am tired of always having to pay to replace lights.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · NC

When I put the key in the ignition it will not turn over no lights display on the dashboard. The radio cuts on and the only thing that displays on the dashboard is the mileage no other lights. When the key is turned to first or second position. The day before when my car would not start I was able to take the key out of the ignition and replace it in the car started right up this time it does nothing. I'm being told it's an esl steering wheel lock issue that is common to this car model.

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Steering · 80 miles · TX

After parking car at work when I went to star vehicle it will nit start or turn over.the car is under 80k miles this is unacceptably disturbing for thisnproblem to occur when I only drive to work and home dmh there should be a discount for thus issue.

Filed May 28, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 37,110 miles · CA

Car was parked in a parking lot. I was 120 miles from home when the engine would not start -- even though the battery, lights, stereo, gauges, etc. All worked fine. Still, the engine wouldn't even crank, had car towed to an independent mercedes repair facility (it was a sunday and the local mercedes service department was not open). The electronic ignition switch (eis) and other parts needed to be replaced at a cost of $1526.94. Months later I visited the federal safety agency website and learned that this is a common problem with this model of mercedes and that the manufacturer is refusing to pay for the repair. With a problem this widespread -- which can occur multiple times during the life of the car -- mercedes should foot the bill. I would have complained earlier but only now learned that many other owners are experiencing the same defect. My car had only 37,110 miles at the time. I should be reimbursed my mercedes.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Steering · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz c350. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked without warning while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel mechanism locked and needed to be replaced. The failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Steering · 82,000 miles · CA

Vehicle would not start. Key turns in ingnition but display indicates to remove key. Windows/sunroof did not work. Called aaa to check battery. Battery fully charged. Towed to mb authorized repair shop steering lock mechanism $980.00 to replace

Filed Feb 12, 2016 · Steering · 3 miles · VA

Power steering leaks at 60,000 miles. Dealer says they have to replace the power steering pinion. It will cost $2,500 to repair.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 113,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c350. The contact stated that the key failed to start the vehicle after numerous attempts and the steering column did not lock. In addition, certain electrical components, such as the radio, door locks, interior lights, and exterior lights did not function. The take key out of the ignition indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that electronic steering control module malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Updated 04/07/16*lj