14 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problem with the ignition switch. The whole car shut down after being inspected. It said to be a interlock switch problem I'll have to have the car towed because it will not turn on it is shut down .
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the key failed to turn from the off to on position and the steering wheel seized. When the failure occurred, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Driver and passenger airbags have been recalled and can cause injury or death in a frontal collision. There has not been any communication as to when a fix will occur and have been told by service advisor that there should not be a problem with the airbags if in collision in California until a fix. Also many other complaints of being stranded due to ignition switch fail that locks steering wheel and is a $1,300 fix.
Ignition switch - tried to start the car and it would not turn battery was fine and all interior lights and electrical systems appeared to be fine. Had to have the car towed to the dealership where it was found to be a faulty ignition switch. This should be recalled for safety reasons.
Steering lock ignition assembly. There were no signs or indications that something like this was going to occur. Thankfully I reached my destination, backed up in my yard and parked. I aproached my vehicle because I wanted to fill up for the remainder of the week, I unlocked my door, placed my key in the ignition switch, and nothing happened. The radio worked and also the interior lights. I took the key out and went to use the spare key, inserted it and while the door was opened the display told me to remove the key. This could present a very dangerous situation for a female with children in an unfamiliar setting. After reading up about the problem I see that I am not alone in my troubles. I think this malfunction should included in a recall because of the safety risks involved because it could occur at any time. Thankfully I was at home.
I bought this car 27 days ago. Friday night, I opened my garage door and got in. It would not turn on. After getting it inspected, I was given the news about the electronic ignition switch. After doing some research online, I was baffled by how many people with identical cars dished out thousands to pay for the repair from the dealership. What was most surprising is how it seems to happen at just about 80k miles, like clockwork. My car has 78k miles. This repair won't be covered by the bumper to bumper warranty that I had just spent thousands on. Why is there not a recall yet? this is an extremely common, consistent problem among these cars. I should not have to pay nearly $2,000 just because my car is at 80,000 miles.
My car all of the sudden wouldn't start. I called roadside assistance and they were unable to jump the car, the battery is fine. I had to have the car towed to mercedes-benz of chandler and they diagnosed the issue as a steering lock electrical fault. The steering lock was replaced at a cost to me of $1065. 33 (invoice #mbcs314273). . Read more...
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mercedes C300. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the engine failed. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Jw.
They need to have a recall on esi ignition switch failure . . And issue related to this issue.
A known issue with Mercedes Benz C300 card model year 2008 and up. The steering ignition switch fails. This is a dealer fix only and costs approximately $1500-$2000 dollars. When you go to start your car nothing comes on, no lights no nothing. The car is basically disabled and you have to have it towed to the dealership.
I had an issue with my car 5 months ago due to the car would not turn on. Mercedes told me it was the key and I needed to purchase a second key. In the mean time, I was waiting for the new key my old key was able to get my car start. As time went by, the same issue happen several times causing me to lose work and leaving me in the middle of no ware. Friday November 7 2014 was the last incident and I did not get home until 5 am waiting to a service truck to pick up my car. This time the ignition switch it's not working with none of the keys. I had to call a my insurance to pick up the car for the second time and take it to a certified dealer to replace the ignition key and staring wheel due to its lock.
The contact owns a 2009 mercedes C300. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic ignition switch and the electronic steering lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that after putting the key into the ignition, the switch failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Inserted key into ignition switch. Able to turn key. But no ignition lights come on in any position of the key. Does not start. Problem appears to be intermittent, as after several tries it may function correctly with incremental ignition on settings and then starting. As this ignition switch also controls the steering lock, there exists the possibility of the steering becoming looked while the vehicle is in motion. Hence, a major safety issue exists! should steering become locked while vehicle is in motion (at any speed) the consequences are extremely dangerous!.