How common are steering problems in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300?

NHTSA lists 71 steering complaints for the 2010 C300, which is 16% of all 452 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2010 C300?

No steering-specific recall is currently listed in this data, though one owner complaint references an earlier campaign (10V459000) related to steering that reportedly did not fix a recurring failure.

At what mileage do steering failures tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure across the reported steering complaints is 71,517 miles.

Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data ties the 2010 C300's steering complaints to 3 crashes and 3 injuries.

Is the 2010 C300 worse for steering issues than other C300 years?

Based on this data, 2010 has the highest share of steering complaints among C300 model years, at 16%, compared to 7% in 2011 and lower percentages in most later years.

2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 71 steering complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300, 16% of its 452 total complaints for that year, tied to 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 71,517 miles. No steering-specific recall is on file, though a prior 2010V459000 campaign is referenced in one complaint.

Steering complaints: 71; 16% of 452
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 71,517 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden power steering failure at low speeds, causing the wheel to become hard to turn and leading to loss of control.
Some describe a steering lock or ignition failure that leaves the car unable to start and the steering column locked in place.
Several owners heard grinding or high-pitched noises from the steering wheel before difficulty steering set in.
One owner reported the power steering pump fracturing and leaking fluid, which damaged the drive belt.
A driver noted the vehicle pulling to the right at various speeds, with the problem returning after a dealer realignment.
One complaint states the steering lock failure happened even after the vehicle had already been serviced under a prior steering recall.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2011, latest May 10, 2026.

71 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to May 2026; peak Jul 2019 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by C300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201071 (16%)
201134 (7%)
20128 (3%)
201326 (10%)
201413 (14%)
201523 (6%)
201613 (5%)
201713 (6%)
201812 (12%)
20195 (7%)
20202 (6%)
20210 (0%)
20221 (4%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300?: NHTSA lists 71 steering complaints for the 2010 C300, which is 16% of all 452 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2010 C300?: No steering-specific recall is currently listed in this data, though one owner complaint references an earlier campaign (10V459000) related to steering that reportedly did not fix a recurring failure.
At what mileage do steering failures tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure across the reported steering complaints is 71,517 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data ties the 2010 C300's steering complaints to 3 crashes and 3 injuries.
Is the 2010 C300 worse for steering issues than other C300 years?: Based on this data, 2010 has the highest share of steering complaints among C300 model years, at 16%, compared to 7% in 2011 and lower percentages in most later years.