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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Electrical
60
Engine
21
Seats
16
Other
14
Suspension
11
Visibility
9
Structure
7
Steering
7
Powertrain
7
Lights
7
Fuel System
7
Airbags
6
Brakes
5
Tires
5
Latches & Locks
4

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 15, 2017STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. WHILE REVERSING AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK F...
Jul 5, 2012STEERINGAFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, I PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL LEVER LOCK, (RED WARNING LIGHT CAME O...
Jan 7, 2008STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICMERCEDES BENZ 2002, C320 *STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION *SRS WARNING *SEATS MALFUNCTION *BRAKE AND ...
Sep 5, 2005STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI LEASED A MERCEDES BENZ C230 COMPRESSOR FOR MY DAUGHTER IN 2001. THE SUN ROOF DIDN'T SLIDE BACK ON...
Jun 10, 2004STEERING(1) NORMAL DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC; (2) NOISE AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING; FEELING OF COLLAPSE OF RI...
Jul 15, 2003STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE 1ST INCIDENT; MY MERCEDES C240 WAS ONLY 2 MONTHS NEW. 2ND INCIDENT AT 10.5 MOS, 3RD: EXACLTY 1 Y...
Apr 4, 2002STEERINGTHE CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES AND ALIGN 3 TIMES ALSO TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ROTA...

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