5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,015 miles

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problem #1

Jun 102004

C230 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,015 miles
(1) normal driving in slow traffic; (2) noise and loss of power steering; feeling of collapse of right front like flat tire;continued to drive slowly; computer message-electric de-stabilizer not located; parked and called tow company; tow truck driver put car in reverse to enable towing; right wheel collapsed with tie rod projecting out; (3) a. steering angle sensor, R&R; B. fssb service; C. tie rod ends left and right replaced; D. front stabilizer bar rubber busching and links and thread hold for stabilizer bar bolts replaced.

- Washington, Dc, DC, USA