2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,722 miles

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problem #4

Oct 042023

C320

  • miles
While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting off all the wires, exposing the bare copper presenting a fire hazard.

- Union City, IN, USA

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problem #3

Feb 252013

C320

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz C320. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the instrument panel failed to function. As a result, the contact was unable to read the gauges and the indicators. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 06V028000 (interior lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 102,000.

- Boulder, CO, USA

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problem #2

Jul 142013

C320 6-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
There have been two warning lights for rear lights and after driving for 4 hours, a warning came on for electrical stability and my car quit working completely. There was a burning smell and I had to restart it. I am very concerned about this.

- Lexington, KY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 072008

C320

  • 92,887 miles
Mercedes Benz 2002, C320 *steering wheel malfunction warning *seats malfunction *brake and oil fluid misleading info *battery drain *turning signals requiring new harness that cost a lot $$$.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

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