2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to formally report the premature failure and subsequent replacement of the electronic rack and pinion on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic sedan. This repair was performed at Sears Imported Autos on 4/19/2024, at a cost of $5,840.14. Invoice number at Sears Imported Autos is XXX. My…”
filed Dec 18, 2025
“When I was driving down the road my car got a message on the dash that said power steering malfunction see owners manual. My steering wheel got locked up and tight it was hard to keep control of my car at 60 miles per hour. When I took it to the repair shop, I asked about the repair and if my Vin…”
filed May 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering…Campaign 18V850000 · Nov 29, 2018
- Electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly…Campaign 17V243000 · Apr 11, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a…Campaign 16V438000 · Jun 15, 2016
Steering problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C300 | 23 | 6% |
| 2014 C300 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 C300 | 26 | 10% |
| 2012 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 C300 | 34 | 7% |
| 2010 C300 | 71 | 16% |
| 2009 C300 | 136 | 24% |
| 2008 C300 | 136 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300
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.