2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering problems

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 26 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Steering complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

C300 steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V252000SteeringApril 12, 2017 · 168 units

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loss of steering.

Consequence

A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 13, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 17V252000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.