Steering Column Problems of Mercedes Benz E350

The contact owned a 2012 mercedes-benz E350. The contact stated that while attempting to shift to drive(d), the gear shifter detached from the steering column. No warning light was illuminated. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence by aaa. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 420,000.

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The electric steering column adjustment to move steering wheel up and/or down (tilt feature) has becomes inoperable (the telescopic adjustment feature still works). This makes proper steering wheel and air bag location impossible. It was first noticed upon starting the car at work that the steering wheel remained in the up position (entry/exit). This apparently is a known and common problem that impacts multiple models and model years. My friend's 2013 c250 also had this problem, but was repaired under a recall / TSB. The broken part is inexpensive, but the labor requires removal of the lower driver's dash components, which can be costly.

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The steering wheel locks up while driving so that you can't turn the wheel. The column says it is in neutral but you still can't turn the wheel. You have to turn off the car and restart it to be able to turn the wheel. It randomly occurs without warning. It occurs on city streets and on the highway. It has occurred while driving straight. Various speeds. Took it to the mercedes dealer on February 27, 2019 and they could not identify the problem. It has occurred approximately 5 times in the past 2 months.

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Steering column would not lock and had a lot of play turning back and forth. When trying to restart on multiple occasions needed to turn wheel back and forth until the key would engage and start engine. No dtc codes for start issue. Replaced eis costing $1,100 so can only hope this is the only problem. Vehicle only has 67,600 miles.

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Recall notices and failure to provide a remedy for steering column issues, etc. Which present potential for dangerous airbag deployment, have surfaced no resolution. Dealerships have ignored questions and representatives have been hostile when asked about numerous safety issues.

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Takata airbags: warning lights constantly come on and go off indicating: "passenger airbag inoperative" & steering column module ground: recall notice give, but no parts available to fix - this is not acceptable.

The electric steering column adjustment to move steering wheel up and/or down has become inoperable. However the in & out adjustment still works. This makes proper steering wheel and air bag location impossible. It was noticed while driving that the steering wheel was not in the proper/comfortable position. I have gone online and this apparently is a known and common problem in Mercedes Benz automobiles. Safe adjustment is impossible. Vehicle stationary.

The electric steering column adjustment to move steering wheel up and/or down becomes inoperable. However the in & out adjustment still works. This makes proper steering wheel and air bag location impossible. It was noticed while driving that the steering wheel was not in the proper/comfortable position. I have gone online and this apparently is a known and common problem. A plastic part called the coupling collar, part #a203 462 06 78 breaks and renders the up and down adjustment impossible. From what I have read this covers multiple models and model years.