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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Airbags
28
Other
10
Steering
9
Visibility
8
Electrical
8
Engine
5
Structure
5
Powertrain
4

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 13, 2023STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESI was driving my husband's 2016 E350 at 45 mph when the car accelerated. I attempted to control the ...
Jan 5, 2023STEERINGSteering wheel stuck in Up Position
Apr 26, 2022STEERINGI was waiting at a light when the message “steering wheel malfunction” can up. I was forced to turn ...
Oct 21, 2021STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, a message ...
Mar 29, 2021STEERINGON HIGHWAY I FOUND STEERING WHEEL DOWN IS NOT WORKING.
Feb 1, 2021STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN I TRY TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK THE CAR IS STUCK IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IF THE CAR IS IN REVERSE...
Jul 11, 2020STEERINGPOWER STEERING MALFUNCTION
Jan 9, 2020STEERING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MER...
Jan 14, 2016STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING SYS...

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