| Issue ID | 1332461 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10924552 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car suddenly would not start. Steering locked, ignition would turn, but nothing happened. Had to take it to the dealership. In a loaner car now. Said it would cost approximately $1200. 00 to fix the steering wheel lock problem. Technician said it was a common problem among c300. This is an outrage, and mercedes benz should be held liable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92717 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X28FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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