Component Record

Mercedes-benz C300 2016 Steering Problems

13 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2016 Mercedes-benz C300 - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage13 complaints

13 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V438000Reported June 15, 2016 - 17 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 17 vehicles across all affected models.

17V243000Reported April 11, 2017 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.

18V850000Reported November 29, 2018 - 6,373 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,373 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine94 Fuel and Propulsion System67 Unknown Or Other65 Electrical System32 Vehicle Structure28 Visibility21

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.