10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,549 miles

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problem #125

Mar 052023

C300

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that approximately every 6-8 months, the vehicle sputtered while driving at various speeds or while idling. The contact stated that a month after the first failure had occurred, the front end of the vehicle lowered as if the shocks or hydraulic system had failed. The failure had occurred 3 times within a year and a half. The contact stated that after the second failure, the entire vehicle lowered several inches, and at the third failure, only the front end of the vehicle was lowered. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the hydraulic pump and the connections from the shocks to the hydraulic pump had failed. The failure reoccurred approximately 8 months later. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who diagnosed the same failure and completed the same repairs. The failure reoccurred approximately 8 months later, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer provided the contact with a loaner while attempting to have the contact trade the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.

- Middletown, DE, USA

problem #124

Jan 312025

C300

  • miles
The engine lamp turned yellow. The car got inspected by a mechanic and showed code. P052E, which indicates the defect in the crankcase ventilation valve. I see that many cars of the same model in which were produced about the same year had the same defect. I called the manufacture customer service and they claim that my van was not included in the recall. My vehicle likely had the same problem as other people did in the past, but for some reason my vin was not included.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #123

Jan 272025

C300

  • miles
failed piston wrist pins from early production of mercedes w205 c300. The issue was diagnosed by mercedes of manhattan and could not provide me a fix. Stated that the issue is common with the vehicle and it does not warrant a recall for this issue. i believe its a safety issue and my vehicle only has 60K miles

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #122

Oct 072024

C300

  • miles
P052e positive crankcase ventilation regularly valve. 2015 Mercedes Benz c300 turbo 4matic

- Reading , PA, USA

problem #121

Aug 272024

C300

  • miles
Crankcase Ventilation Valve Problem code P052E71

- Westlake, OH, USA

problem #120

Jul 282024

C300

  • miles
Purchased vehicle in march 2024 it went thru emission inspection in 2022 after failing it passed second time. I go for inspection and it fails emission test again just passed two years later. After doing my research Positive Crankcase Ventilation System seems to be a very common problem. It also cost 2000 to fix. Appreciate you time thank you

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #119

May 132024

C300

  • miles
Unknown

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #118

Mar 052024

C300

  • miles
PCV valve failure po52E error

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #117

Mar 152024

C300

  • miles
Code P052E

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #116

Mar 012024

C300

  • miles
Pcv valve malfunction causing the 0sensor to short. It-??s also spitting oil into my CAT.. Mercedes has the part on back order and no one can seem to get it but everyone is having the same issue.

- Piedmont, OK, USA

problem #115

Apr 022024

C300

  • miles
Check engine light on with PO52E error

- Medford, MA, USA

problem #114

Mar 142024

C300

  • miles
Crank case vent valve assembly

- Morton Grove, IL, USA

problem #113

Sep 012023

C300

  • miles
My 2015 Mercedes Benz vehicle is rarely driven as I took public transportation to work and has ~55000 miles. However, the engine has started throwing error code P052E verified by an independent dealer - crankcase ventilation valve failure. It means the engine could shut off amid driving and I did research and it seems like a very common issue that Mercedes Benz car owner encounter and feels like a severe car defect.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #112

Nov 152023

C300

  • miles
I keep getting the P052E PCV replacement valve issue. I see online that this has impacted multiple Mercedes C class but no recalls have been issued for this.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #111

Jan 012024

C300

  • miles
Was driving on the highway, car was running for about 7-10 min from the start, and when took off from exit, car started to shake and when pulled off to the side of the road, the car won-??t start anymore, dealership said that engine failed,

- Pasco , WA, USA

problem #110

Dec 042023

C300

  • miles
My car is registering code P052E71. The diagnosis says the valve for crankcase ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked. This is a common problem for this car with research. Some people have had to replace this part multiple times for their Mercedes which is a part that shouldn't fail. Nothing has been done such as a recall on this vehicle. The part and labor to repair this issue costs $1000+ dollars. Something should be done to help consumers. I'm doing my part to report this hoping something will be done.

- Jefferson, GA, USA

problem #109

Dec 052023

C300

  • miles
Emissions Failure P052E - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance. Vehicle has been inspected. Warning lamp appeared for my engine recently. Cause by faulty plastic valves that requires a significant costly repair - around $3,000 USD

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #108

Nov 022023

C300

  • miles
Check engine light- code read Valve For Crankcase Ventilation Has A Malfunction. After googling this, it appears that many Mercedes owners are having this issue and comes back again after repair. This should be recalled by Mercedes.

- Charlotte , NC, USA

problem #107

Aug 102023

C300

  • miles
check engine light

- Township Of Washington, NJ, USA

problem #106

Sep 242023

C300

  • miles
My check engine light came on recently on my 2015 C300 4matic. Car has 66500 miles on it. The code P052E71 was diagnosed - The valve for the crankcase ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator was blocked. This problems seems to be occurring to a lot of similar cars from Mercedes and some of them have reported that this issue keeps coming back. The dealership and other auto body shops say it's going to cost around $1500-$2000, considering how it's a tedious job to do and involves multiple hours of labor. The dealer won't repair it as part of warranty. This definitely seems to be an engine issue with the car and has nothing to do with how we drive. Cars not older than a couple years are starting to see this issue. There needs to be a recall for this and have Mercedes does something about it. Why are the consumers having to spend money to have the same repairs done for a bad design, parts and engine being provided by Mercedes.

- Aldie, VA, USA

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