2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The vehicle was eventually started and driven to a dealer; however, after the vehicle was parked and turned off…”
filed Mar 11, 2026
“A known issue by many mB owners related to Steering Wheel Lock or ESL system. Car will not start due to a known defect related to a part installed inside the steering wheel preventing owners from starting car safely and to get to destination safely.”
filed Nov 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other C250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C250 | 14 | 5% |
| 2012 C250 | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250
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.