Mercedes Benz C320 owners have reported 8 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering gear box shaft pitman (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems |
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. Read details...
The car has been back to the dealer 4 times and align 3 times also tires have been replaced and rotated. Other 3 cars of the same kind have been tested and all three have the same problem. (tiresize: 205/55/16) Read details...
The power steering was tight and it was difficult to control the steering wheel. Read details...