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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Airbags
56
Engine
18
Electrical
13
Other
11
Powertrain
9
Seats
8
Steering
6
Lights
3
Suspension
3
Structure
3
Tires
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN MOV...
Jul 3, 2014STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI OWN A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 FOR THREE YEARS AND ALWAYS HAVE ISSUES WITH THE SOFTWARE, THE ENGINE...
Mar 3, 2014STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINTHE BACK COIL SPRING BROKE AT THE SAME TIME FEW MONTHS AGO ON THE SAME SPOTE THE POWER TRAIN DRIVE A...
Dec 5, 2009STEERINGMB C240 - WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35-40MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT. ROAD ...
Mar 5, 2009STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREI WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT AT A STOPLIGHT. WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, MY CAR ACCEL...
Jan 26, 2008STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)FIRST, MY STEERING WHEEL WIRE WAS REPLACED FROM A FAULTY SRS LIGHT COMING ON AND THE ESP LIGHT COMIN...

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