Steering Anti-theft Device Problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 3 problems related to steering anti-theft device (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Anti-theft Device problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300

Failure Date: 10/02/2017

Anti-theft steering wheel lock.

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2 Steering Anti-theft Device problem of the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300

Failure Date: 08/12/2016

This occurred in stationary position in my garage. Steering wheel locks up when parked with wheels forward / turning key to start engine does not work. Per the dealer, the electronic ignition lock anti-theft control unit is faulty. There was no indication of a problem prior. This could leave people stranded in dangerous situations.

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3 Steering Anti-theft Device problem of the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300

Failure Date: 07/02/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the key was able to turn from the on and off position but would not start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,952.

Other Common Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering problems	288
Steering Column problems	46
Steering Failed problems	39
Power Steering Failed problems	7
Power Steering Fluid problems	5
Power Steering Pump problems	3
Steering Anti-theft Device problems	3
Steering Noise problems	2
Power Steering Light On problems	2
Steering Rack And Pinion problems	1

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