1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,400 miles

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problem #4

Feb 142018

C230

  • miles
Fuel system is leaking getting check engine lights can't pass smog and egr hoses that run down by the super charger are leaking cause the rubber they used knowing this would happen all have to do with the check engine light

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #3

Jul 152014

C230 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz C230. While driving between 25-30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 02/05/16 updated 02/11/16

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #2

Jan 312015

C230

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz C230. While starting the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that if the sound became progressively worse, the intake and exhaust cam shaft adjuster, the center bolts for the cam shaft, and the chain tensioner would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

- Sacramento , CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 112014

C230 4-cyl

  • 204,600 miles
Engine stalled while waiting for a left turn. Have a quarter tank of gas. Check engine light was on. Fault light did not come on. Car was pushed while in neutral but breaks did not function. Almost hit a parked car. This is the second time of occurrence. Repair is more than $1000. Mechanic found motor oil leaking on engine parts. In 2003 engine stalled while I was driving on a fwy. Repair was a few thousand dollars.

- Pasadena, CA, USA