2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	2
Air Bags	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 93,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 75,000 miles · reported Mar 10, 2020

After a fuel fill up there is a serious gas smell inside the vehicle. After using a quarter of the tank the smell goes away. The vehicle is parked motor off. The garage is so filled with gas fumes I have to run a fan. This has been going on for over 2 years.

Steering · at 136,000 miles · reported Jan 27, 2020

After driving the vehicle to work (Approx. 35 miles) and then returning after the work day was complete, the vehicle would not start. We spoke with the manufacturers roadside assistance as well as the technician they dispatched to our location. We tried multiple solutions to our problem with no avail. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and upon investigation, the electronic steering lock mechanism had gone bad resulting in a need to replace this part. I have done research online as well as spoken to several members of the service department at the dealership who informed me that this was…

Steering · at 93,000 miles · reported Dec 3, 2019

While commuting on a highly congested highway the car lost power causing the steering wheel to become locked this lost of power and disabling caused my car to veer into oncoming traffic and taking my vehicle uncontrollably off the road

Other Mercedes-Benz M166 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M166?

Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 93,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.