Steering Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320

Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz C320

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
3

Steering problem #1

I just bought the car and two days later the Smart key won't turn, can't unlock the steering wheel and the shiffter the good think the car was parked on my drive way call tow truck take to the shop and they say I need a new key and ignition control module but only dealer can do that, $1,400. 00 dollars job.

Steering problem #2

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz C320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the brakes failed to respond without warning. Also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 185,277.

Steering problem #3

The vehicle experienced steering problems.


Steering related problems in other Mercedes Benz C320 model year vehicles:



C320 Service Bulletins
C320 Defect Investigations