| Issue ID | 1329729 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10919212 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/10/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I parked the car, and turned it off completely. When i returned to the car, they key fob would only turn the dashboard lights on, but the car will not start. The steering wheel is locked, and i cannot change the gear from "p". A message would appear "remove key from ignition" whenever the door is open. I have searched and it appears to be a very common problem in these models, where the eis or esl fails for no reason. The qoutes for this repair range from $1000 to $3000. I had to tow the car to my apartment, and now i have to tow the car to the dealership because they are the only ones who can solve this issue and reprogram it after installing the new parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54XX9RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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