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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 12 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Airbags
91
Other
37
Suspension
14
Electrical
14
Steering
12
Brakes
11
Engine
11
Powertrain
9
Fuel System
8
Structure
7
Seats
5
Seat Belts
5
Tires
4

12

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 23, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAINThe contact owned a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while attempting to shift to dr...
May 27, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact stated that while occupying the vehicle whil...
May 1, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSteering wheel lock module steering wheel was locked in place and vehicle wouldn’t do anything.
Feb 8, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) will fail and cause the vehicle to become disabled. The failure o...
Feb 21, 2023STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy car will not start and I get a message stating "Remove key from ignition" every time I insert the...
Feb 21, 2022STEERINGA few months ago, start up my car to go to work, I had a warning "power steering malfunction". After...
Aug 8, 2020STEERINGTHE COLLAR AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS MELTED. HAPPENED WHILE CAR PARKED IN MY DRI...
Jul 13, 2020STEERINGI WAS BACKING THE CAR WHEN THE STEERING BECAME STIFF AND A MESSAGE STATING 'POWER STEERING MALFUNCTI...
Mar 5, 2019STEERINGI HAVE A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ E 350 THAT I PURCHASED IN BUFFALO, NY. MY VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 75,000 MILES...
Feb 12, 2019STEERINGTOTAL STEERING FAILURE. THE STEERING LOCKED UP SOLID, AND TRYING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MET ...
Jul 3, 2012STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING ...
May 11, 2012STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT CRANK. I CALLED MERCEDES SERVICE AND THEY SENT SERVICE...

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