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Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Safety Reports and Reviews
Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Reviews
Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10095506 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . whiel driving, the consumer started to smell gas in the car, the consumer pulled over to side of road, left the car running, popped the hood and fire emitted from the engine compartment. insurance co. farmers, robert gonzales 956-454-2046*jb .Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J25F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WESLACO, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control ModuleMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10142521 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . 1) 2005 mb c230k 4 door sedan vehicle - on board computer reported srs failure. 2) vehicle taken to dealership to address srs failure reported by computer. dealership reportedly repaired under warranty. failure notice no longer being reported by on board computer. 3) front side collision occurred today 11/12/05 - was hit by another vehicle traveling approx. 35 mph - no airbags, including side impact air bag, deployed on my vehicle, but both deployed on the other vehicle. note my vehicle, due to impact, was turned 90 degrees from impact to front of my vehicle - police officer reported incident from his experience definitely should have deployed side, possibly front, airbag on my car. *jb.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20758 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 18, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES BENZ OF PEMBROKE PINES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9545178585 . DEALER'S CITY: PEMBROKE PINES . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33027 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10156068 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at any speed. sometimes the vehicle restarted after a few minutes. other times the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. the vehicle has been to the dealership a total of eight times. the dealership made unknown repairs. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, however the cause of the problem was never accurately determined and none of the unknown replacement parts remedied the problem. .Mileage was 20252 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J05F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 01, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: TOYOTA SOUTHBAY . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags FrontalMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Frontal Review #10157375 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . submission for reimbursement of payment for damaged to c230 2005 mercedes benz in which the air bags did not deploy at the time of accident certified mail. *ts the vehicle was deemed a total loss. the air bags in the consumer's vehicle failed prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. *nm.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J05F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in ARVERNE, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Review #10158539 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . in march 2006, we received safety recall notice #2006-020005 for our 2005 mercedes c230, for an issue with the airbag system in the vehicle. over the last 70 days, i have called leith mercedes in raleigh, nc five times to schedule the vehicle for repair under this recall and i am told the parts are still on backorder from germany and it will be 6 to 8 weeks before they can conduct the repair. *jb.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in GOLDSBORO, NC. Vehicle was purchased on July 25, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: LEITH, INC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-351-5398 . DEALER'S CITY: RALEIGH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27616 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Side/windowMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Side/window Review #10163602 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . i have a mercedes benz c230. saturday my air bag deployed in the passenger side back seat after leaving mr. bubbles carwash. my fiancee drove my car to the mercededs dealership nearby and they shut off airbag system until i could bring my car in for inspection. monday morning i called to have my car scheduled for maintenance on tuesday for the deployed air bag to be repaired and for the system restraint malfuction light on the dashboard to be repaired. the service advisor said that there was damage to the tire so they were not going to warranty this problem. to be honest, i am not satisfied with that. why would an air bag deploy even if there was a tire problem? i am scared to death to go over a speed bump at this point. *nm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in BEAUMONT, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 10, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GREENWAY MERECEDES . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical System IgnitionMercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical System Ignition Review #10165348 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . problem starts with a hesitation upon acceleration and loss of power while driving. after shutting engine off, then upon starting vehicle, engine would start to shake and stumble. check engine light would come on. vehicle engine sounds as if it going to blow up and has no power and stalls becomes undriveable. if you shut engine off again and restart sometimes car can be driven even though check engine light remains on. it always shows the same codes for repair. car has been towed to dealer 2 times and driven over 4 additional times. each time the code comes up as a coil defect and dealer has replaced coil #2 several times due to coil being burnt along with cleaning and/or replacement of spark plugs only to have the problem recur within hours or days. they still have not been able to correct problem. dealer gave me same model loaner vehicle which i had to return within hours due to same problems. *nm.Mileage was 1900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J05F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in BRANCHBURG, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 25, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: AUTOHAUS . DEALER'S CITY: POMPANO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33064 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10165348 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . problem starts with a hesitation upon acceleration and loss of power while driving. after shutting engine off, then upon starting vehicle, engine would start to shake and stumble. check engine light would come on. vehicle engine sounds as if it going to blow up and has no power and stalls becomes undriveable. if you shut engine off again and restart sometimes car can be driven even though check engine light remains on. it always shows the same codes for repair. car has been towed to dealer 2 times and driven over 4 additional times. each time the code comes up as a coil defect and dealer has replaced coil #2 several times due to coil being burnt along with cleaning and/or replacement of spark plugs only to have the problem recur within hours or days. they still have not been able to correct problem. dealer gave me same model loaner vehicle which i had to return within hours due to same problems. *nm.Mileage was 1900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J05F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in BRANCHBURG, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 25, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: AUTOHAUS . DEALER'S CITY: POMPANO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33064 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air BagsMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Review #10166252 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . dt*: the contact stated upon shifting the vehicle in drive, the vehicle lurched forward into a tree without warning; and the airbags did not deploy. the contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained. there was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. the police were alerted and a report was taken. the vehicle was towed to a body shop for repair of the vehicle damage. a nhtsa recall, #05v560000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the airbags however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the manufacturer was alerted and the vehicle was awaiting inspection by a manufacturing representative. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: AUTO HOUSE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: UNKNOWN . DEALER'S CITY: POMPANO BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Service Brakes, HydraulicMercedes Benz C230 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10194976 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 18, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the brakes had to be replaced at 9,000 miles. in addition, both rear tires were replaced at 13,000 miles because they were worn out. the tires currently need to be replaced again. the purchase date and tire information were unavailable. the current mileage is 19,775 and failure mileage was 9,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in SHEVREPORT, LA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TiresMercedes Benz C230 2005 Tires Review #10194976 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 18, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES . tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the brakes had to be replaced at 9,000 miles. in addition, both rear tires were replaced at 13,000 miles because they were worn out. the tires currently need to be replaced again. the purchase date and tire information were unavailable. the current mileage is 19,775 and failure mileage was 9,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in SHEVREPORT, LA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust SystemMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Review #10196695 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . musty smell in the air conditioner , and i have taken m the vehicle to dealer three times in boerne texas. they have temporarily eliminated the smell although it continued to return. the vehicle is still under warrant, y but there has been no permanent solution to this problem. the warranty will expire in 3 months, and i would like the problem to be resolved prior to warranty expiration. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J35A. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in BOERNE, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 20, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES BENZ OF BOERNED . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 830-981-6000 . DEALER'S CITY: BOERNE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 78006 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel System, GasolineMercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10204835 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . my mercedes benz c230 kompressor started having problems at 4400 miles, it has a hesitation problem. it now has 42,000 miles and still has hesitation. its been in the shop 7 times for the same situation. they tried to blame it on water in the fuel, but it continues to have the same issue. over the seven attempts to repair my vehicle, the problems still persists. the hesitation is consisted of stopping and going, jerking the vehicle when transmission from gear to gear. its a fuel related problem. my fiance and i have been in to many close calls with accidents. the scare of my car is if i really need to avoid being in a accident with swerving, will i have the ability to do that? right now i don't. they have replaced the throttle body, fuel sensors, fuel pump, can't use premium gas recommended by germany tac line, a lot of carbon build-up in the fourth cylinder, gas tank and i think that's it. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4405 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J75A. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WAUKEE, IA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 09, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: EUROPEAN MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 515 278-4808 . DEALER'S CITY: URBANDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 50322 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10204835 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my mercedes benz c230 kompressor started having problems at 4400 miles, it has a hesitation problem. it now has 42,000 miles and still has hesitation. its been in the shop 7 times for the same situation. they tried to blame it on water in the fuel, but it continues to have the same issue. over the seven attempts to repair my vehicle, the problems still persists. the hesitation is consisted of stopping and going, jerking the vehicle when transmission from gear to gear. its a fuel related problem. my fiance and i have been in to many close calls with accidents. the scare of my car is if i really need to avoid being in a accident with swerving, will i have the ability to do that? right now i don't. they have replaced the throttle body, fuel sensors, fuel pump, can't use premium gas recommended by germany tac line, a lot of carbon build-up in the fourth cylinder, gas tank and i think that's it. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4405 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J75A. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WAUKEE, IA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 09, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: EUROPEAN MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 515 278-4808 . DEALER'S CITY: URBANDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 50322 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical System Instrument PanelMercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Review #10207027 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the instrument panel had ambient lighting. during the daytime, the instrument panel was difficult to read. at night, the instrument panel could be read clearly. the dealer stated that there was no remedy for the failure. the failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 9,000. updated 01/11/08. *lj.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J65F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in SHREWSBURY, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WAGNER MOTOR SALES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 508-869-6766 . DEALER'S CITY: BOYLSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 01505 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Crankcase (pcv)MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) . check valve on the m271 motor in my 2005 c230 has a defect allowing the supercharged air to enter into the crankcase of the engine pushing oil into it and it caused a misfire reading, loss of power and the check engine light to go on. the campaign i found identical to my problem is number is 2008020002. however it's repair coverage is only associated with a range of vin #'s throughout 2003-2005 which my car is a 2005, but the campaign is not listed under my vin#. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J75F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 31, 2007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PHIL SMART MERCEDES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 206-324-5959 . DEALER'S CITY: SEATTLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags FrontalMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Frontal Review #10242681 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . the vehicle flipped over and rolled and crash down and the front driver seat air bag did not deploy. the car was considered totaled. sustained several injuries from air bag not deploying. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J15F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WINFIELD, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TiresMercedes Benz C230 2005 Tires Review #10248769 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES . i have had to replace one tire because of a sidewall separation rip. now i have discovered the same defect on two other tires. the tread is good and there is no reason why it should be separating. these tires need to be recalled. the tires in question are 225/45 r17 and 245/45 r17. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in CORONA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsMercedes Benz C230 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10304260 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . i own a 2005 mercedes c230. the way the car is designed causes excessive wear on the tires. i have replace them every 10,000 miles and must be constantly vigilant about monitoring their wear. when i haven't the car has slid during the rain because of bad traction almost causing wrecks. *tr.Mileage was 10450 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J05F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in ST LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 54 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust SystemMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Unknown Or OtherMercedes Benz C230 2005 Unknown Or Other Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Electronic Stability ControlMercedes Benz C230 2005 Electronic Stability Control Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical SystemMercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical System Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags FrontalMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Frontal Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Service Brakes, HydraulicMercedes Benz C230 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel System, OtherMercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel System, Other Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 SteeringMercedes Benz C230 2005 Steering Review #10358849 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . first, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. i had to pay for all of this. next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. i have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and i felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. i cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and i cannot unlock the trunk of the car. my car just sits because i feel i should not have to pay for any of this any more. i have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. i do not want to pay for another vehicle. i feel my car is unsafe. my car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. i was not happy with the service so i decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. they continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. please help in resolving some of the issues i have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. i would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. i purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. thank you. *tr.Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10360260 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl. the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact while driving 20 mph the vehicle started shaking and loses power. the happens while the vehicle is accelerating. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and the mechanic notice the cylinders were miss firing so the mechanic replaced the coils to the spark plugs. a month later the vehicle started shaking and losing power so the contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic. the mechanic discovered the cylinders had a loss of compression. the mechanic re-manufacturer the cylinder heads in the engine. two year later the same circumstances are occurring in the vehicle again. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the cylinder and the manufacturer stated they've haven't heard of any problems with this particular year make model. the contact has notice other complaints regarding the cylinder head on the internet. the contact stated this is a manufacturer defect that the manufacturer should take responsibility for the repairs. the failure mileage was 104,000. jo.Mileage was 104000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J75F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in LAKE MARY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical SystemMercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical System Review #10364178 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . in sept 2008 i purchased a certified pre-owned mercedes benz c230 sedan along with an extended warranty for an additional expense the car had approx 32k on it at time of purchase, it now is at aprrox 62k all service actions have been performed by the local mb dealership and the car only has the oem equipment it was manufactured with. on the 28th of oct 2010 i had returned to work parked the car and about 15 mins after it was shut off i was summoned by a coworker that my car was on fire, i immediately opened the hood, extinguished the fire and disconnected the cars battery as having a mechanical background in both automotive & aviation. i notified my insurance company to have the car taken to the dealer for assessment of the problem, i was called the morning of nov 2, 2010 by the dealerships service dept that my claim adjuster had arrived and was asked to authorize tear down of the car and that it had appeared that the cars alternator wire harness had come into contact with the cars exhaust manifold which led to the problem and was told by the dealership and my insurance company that this was classified as normal wear and tear in which i am in total disagreement with especially since mercedes of albuquerque has performed all maintenance since the time of purchase. this now is being put on me for the expenses. in my past 25 years experience have never heard of an electrical failure of this nature with a well maintained vehicle. updated 12/07/10 *tr.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J65F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AUDI OF ALBUQERQUE . DEALER'S CITY: ALBUQUERQUE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NM. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 87113 . Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10369462 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. the warning light remained illuminated until the engine was shut off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed the contact that the camshaft solenoid had leaked oil into the engine wiring harness and control module. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. on a separate occasion, the srs warning light was illuminated. the dealer replaced the seat belt harness and front driver side air bag wiring to correct the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 47,668..Mileage was 47668 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Seat BeltsMercedes Benz C230 2005 Seat Belts Review #10369462 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. the warning light remained illuminated until the engine was shut off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed the contact that the camshaft solenoid had leaked oil into the engine wiring harness and control module. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. on a separate occasion, the srs warning light was illuminated. the dealer replaced the seat belt harness and front driver side air bag wiring to correct the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 47,668..Mileage was 47668 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air BagsMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Review #10369462 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. the warning light remained illuminated until the engine was shut off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed the contact that the camshaft solenoid had leaked oil into the engine wiring harness and control module. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. on a separate occasion, the srs warning light was illuminated. the dealer replaced the seat belt harness and front driver side air bag wiring to correct the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 47,668..Mileage was 47668 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 StructureMercedes Benz C230 2005 Structure Review #10374613 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the axle was causing excessive wear on the tires. the dealer was contacted and the dealer informed the contact that the failure was caused by the design of the vehicle. the contact did not contact the manufacturer and the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 82,000. the failure mileage was unknown. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J25F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Unknown Or OtherMercedes Benz C230 2005 Unknown Or Other Review #10381936 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . driving in to work on the highway i was doing about 70 mph and suddenly i felt hard jolt and the car began to slip and swerve. there had been snow storm the night before and the roads were wet. i manage to control the car and pull over to the emergency lane. the transmission had shifted down for some reason, causing the wheels to slip. shifted the car to p and back to d but the car had no power. shifted a few more times and finally i was able to drive into work but the transmission continued shifting up and down unexpectedly. slipped and swerved a few more times. upon researching this problem online found that this is a repeating issue across multiple mercedes benz models. i am also learning that this problem may cost upwards of $2,000 to repair. this is a very dangerous condition that could have caused an accident. i called mb customer service and they do not admit to any problem with their transmissions despite the multiple instances posted over the net. i am also now seeing that the stability control program is not working nor is the manual shift feature that this car came with that allows me to manually shift the transmission up or down. i put the car in d and cannot shift up or down nor do i see a specific gear selected on the dash board. this leads me to believe that this is either a computer or electronic problem. i first noticed an issue with the transmission about 1 year ago at 60,000 miles when i stopped at a red light and could not get going again once the light turned green. the car was in d but left as if it was in neutral. the engine rpm's ramped up but the car would not move. had to shift to p and back to d to get going again. i did not see this problem again after that which is the reason i did not do anything about it up until now that i almost had an accident..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J15F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in SEYMOUR, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Review #10381936 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . driving in to work on the highway i was doing about 70 mph and suddenly i felt hard jolt and the car began to slip and swerve. there had been snow storm the night before and the roads were wet. i manage to control the car and pull over to the emergency lane. the transmission had shifted down for some reason, causing the wheels to slip. shifted the car to p and back to d but the car had no power. shifted a few more times and finally i was able to drive into work but the transmission continued shifting up and down unexpectedly. slipped and swerved a few more times. upon researching this problem online found that this is a repeating issue across multiple mercedes benz models. i am also learning that this problem may cost upwards of $2,000 to repair. this is a very dangerous condition that could have caused an accident. i called mb customer service and they do not admit to any problem with their transmissions despite the multiple instances posted over the net. i am also now seeing that the stability control program is not working nor is the manual shift feature that this car came with that allows me to manually shift the transmission up or down. i put the car in d and cannot shift up or down nor do i see a specific gear selected on the dash board. this leads me to believe that this is either a computer or electronic problem. i first noticed an issue with the transmission about 1 year ago at 60,000 miles when i stopped at a red light and could not get going again once the light turned green. the car was in d but left as if it was in neutral. the engine rpm's ramped up but the car would not move. had to shift to p and back to d to get going again. i did not see this problem again after that which is the reason i did not do anything about it up until now that i almost had an accident..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J15F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in SEYMOUR, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Electronic Stability ControlMercedes Benz C230 2005 Electronic Stability Control Review #10381936 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . driving in to work on the highway i was doing about 70 mph and suddenly i felt hard jolt and the car began to slip and swerve. there had been snow storm the night before and the roads were wet. i manage to control the car and pull over to the emergency lane. the transmission had shifted down for some reason, causing the wheels to slip. shifted the car to p and back to d but the car had no power. shifted a few more times and finally i was able to drive into work but the transmission continued shifting up and down unexpectedly. slipped and swerved a few more times. upon researching this problem online found that this is a repeating issue across multiple mercedes benz models. i am also learning that this problem may cost upwards of $2,000 to repair. this is a very dangerous condition that could have caused an accident. i called mb customer service and they do not admit to any problem with their transmissions despite the multiple instances posted over the net. i am also now seeing that the stability control program is not working nor is the manual shift feature that this car came with that allows me to manually shift the transmission up or down. i put the car in d and cannot shift up or down nor do i see a specific gear selected on the dash board. this leads me to believe that this is either a computer or electronic problem. i first noticed an issue with the transmission about 1 year ago at 60,000 miles when i stopped at a red light and could not get going again once the light turned green. the car was in d but left as if it was in neutral. the engine rpm's ramped up but the car would not move. had to shift to p and back to d to get going again. i did not see this problem again after that which is the reason i did not do anything about it up until now that i almost had an accident..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J15F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in SEYMOUR, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air BagsMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Review #10383162 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . my family and i were hit in a car accident head on by a driver going approx. 60 mph. our mercedes benz c230's airbags did not deploy. the car was equipped with 6 air bags and not 1 deployed. we have contacted mercedes but to no avail. we would like some help as what to do to make sure this does not happen to another family and they may not be as "lucky" as we were. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 74532 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J75A. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in BUENA PARK, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10417894 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . the cam shaft gears have worn out pre-maturely causing the vehicle to just die and not restart leaving my wife stranded. this is a direct cause of a defective part, the gear was not hardened properly. *tr.Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J35F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in MOUNT SINAI, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlMercedes Benz C230 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10458597 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . my 18yr old college student was driving back from her summer classes at and the car suddenly lost power and she had to pull over on the side of the road to avoid an car accident ....i'm not sure what to do now cause i can't afford to have this problem fixed according to what i've been reading ...something about trans slipping with faulty 0894 code and a blown k-1 clutch which seems to be a common problem,,,when i got the car home and i drove it the car was losing power for some reason please help....i'm a single retired mother whom is just trying to educate my daughter but without a death...this car is really dangerous what should i do ???????and i just got the car out of the shop two days ago for check engine light just so my daughter can attend summer college classes. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J25F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in MIDDLETOWN, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Review #10458597 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my 18yr old college student was driving back from her summer classes at and the car suddenly lost power and she had to pull over on the side of the road to avoid an car accident ....i'm not sure what to do now cause i can't afford to have this problem fixed according to what i've been reading ...something about trans slipping with faulty 0894 code and a blown k-1 clutch which seems to be a common problem,,,when i got the car home and i drove it the car was losing power for some reason please help....i'm a single retired mother whom is just trying to educate my daughter but without a death...this car is really dangerous what should i do ???????and i just got the car out of the shop two days ago for check engine light just so my daughter can attend summer college classes. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J25F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in MIDDLETOWN, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air BagsMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Review #10461332 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes c230. the contact was driving 45 mph when a vehicle crashed into the drivers side by of the contact's vehicle. the contact stated that both the front and side curtain passenger air bags deployed, but the driver's side curtain and door air bags did not. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the contact had not been told if the vehicle would be destroyed. the failure mileage and current mileage was 69,000. updated 07/13/12*lj updated 07/17/12.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J85F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in LAUREL, MS. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HIGGINS BOTHIN MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S CITY: JACKSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2005 Engine Review #10481337 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . 1.8l 4 cylinder supercharged. teeth on cam gears broken off and worn down to the point of the vehicle jumping timing. and damaging valves and other major components. cost of parts quotes from the local mercedes dealer, 900.00 per gear, timing chain 330.00 not including any labor, if any other components were damaged more parts are required. reason for this happening is due to mercedes using a thin bicycle like chain for timing. stretches beyond safe limits in 50k of miles. loose chain eventually breaks and/or damages cam gear teeth and other components. many incidents of this can be found at mbworld.org and benzworld.org. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in CARMICHAEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel/propulsion SystemMercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10508830 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . began to smell a strong odor of fuel evaporation from vehicle, both while driving and also while parked. confirmed to be some type of fuel leak at or near the top of the fuel tank. we were advised that this is a known and common problem with this make of vehicle and that the costs associated with the repair will be substantial. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in NAPLES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Review #10509805 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 27, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i pulled up to a stop sign and as i preceded to accelerate it was very shaky and unwilling to accelerate. it would not brake 20 mph. i then pulled over and shut the car down and waited to restart. after the restart it behave as normal but if i accelerated to much it would begin to shake and would not accelerate anymore. after some research on the forums i discover a mass of similar complaints that match my description to a t and describe issues with a cam bearing, a transmission plate, or both. thank you for your time and consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82543 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J85A. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Exterior LightingMercedes Benz C230 2005 Exterior Lighting Review #10548559 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . on a way from road trip i was driving ( night drive) my headlights went out in middle of driving. i pull on side of the road to see what is going on and then i saw smoke poring out of my driver side fog light and passenger headlight .open the hood and saw what i really did not wanted to see a fire. i just wana say big thanks for semitruck driver who was so nice to stop with his rig and try to help me with fire extinguisher. when fire was out i pull the bulb out and plastic bulb socket the hold the bulb was gone melted. im not talking about the plastic part that is on bulb is a plastic part that is coming from the car electrical wire that plugs in to the bulb.same thing was with fog light bulb all melted to the point where there is no plastic for bulb socket. after couple minutes semitruck driver told me to follow him to first restarea stop so i can be safe not standing on middle of the road. when i restart the car and turn my headlights on only one light was working. finally after couple miles of driving with one headlight and following the semitruck driver we came to first rest area stop. after looking for couple minutes semitruck driver gave me electrical tape to cover the wires so that fire dose not start again. maybe is hard to believe but i have photos that i can send it . i know there is a mercedes forum on internet about this people having this same problem. like i said i have photos that i can send it if you guys thing is a made up story. and worst thing is next to the headlight is a fuel pressure regulator so i don't feel safe or driving any more. this is not the first time that this happened i been going thru 20 bulbs for my brake lights tail lights and headlights. but now im thinking is not the bulbs that r bad is the electrical issue with the car. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J75F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in EUCLID, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical SystemMercedes Benz C230 2005 Electrical System Review #10548559 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . on a way from road trip i was driving ( night drive) my headlights went out in middle of driving. i pull on side of the road to see what is going on and then i saw smoke poring out of my driver side fog light and passenger headlight .open the hood and saw what i really did not wanted to see a fire. i just wana say big thanks for semitruck driver who was so nice to stop with his rig and try to help me with fire extinguisher. when fire was out i pull the bulb out and plastic bulb socket the hold the bulb was gone melted. im not talking about the plastic part that is on bulb is a plastic part that is coming from the car electrical wire that plugs in to the bulb.same thing was with fog light bulb all melted to the point where there is no plastic for bulb socket. after couple minutes semitruck driver told me to follow him to first restarea stop so i can be safe not standing on middle of the road. when i restart the car and turn my headlights on only one light was working. finally after couple miles of driving with one headlight and following the semitruck driver we came to first rest area stop. after looking for couple minutes semitruck driver gave me electrical tape to cover the wires so that fire dose not start again. maybe is hard to believe but i have photos that i can send it . i know there is a mercedes forum on internet about this people having this same problem. like i said i have photos that i can send it if you guys thing is a made up story. and worst thing is next to the headlight is a fuel pressure regulator so i don't feel safe or driving any more. this is not the first time that this happened i been going thru 20 bulbs for my brake lights tail lights and headlights. but now im thinking is not the bulbs that r bad is the electrical issue with the car. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J75F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in EUCLID, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 SuspensionMercedes Benz C230 2005 Suspension Review #10574846 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . i was involved in a accident at a stoplight. while waiting for the light to turn green, my car accelerated and i ran into the back of a pickup truck. the truck did not have a scratch on it. i had $over $8,000 damage. the whole front of my car was damaged (smashed up into the windshield). the car was taken to a body shop and repaired. i now find out 3/15/2014 the car has a bent k-frame not to mention the work was shoddy on the body work. i have not had any more accidents. i had just purchased the car the month before as a used vehicle. i want to know why the insurance adjuster did not notice the bent k frame. i now have to pay out of pocket to find a used k frame and pay for the labor. i have driven this car continuously since having it repaired. i moved from new jersey to south carolina driving this car. something could have happened. fortunately i've been lucky but what happens now, my new tires in the rear (which i think may have been like this when i bought the car) wear out within 6 months and i often wondered why. the car shakes (the k frame) and the steering wheel has a lot of play in it which i was told will always be like that unless i get it repaired. i have put an insurmountable of money into this car and i'm very disappointed. if it wasn't for the auto shop who put my new tires on last week, i would not have known about this problem. i feel i've been cheated and this car should have been totaled and i given another car! now i cannot afford to get another car right now and i'm scared to drive it. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J55F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in LADSON, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Structure BodyMercedes Benz C230 2005 Structure Body Review #10574846 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . i was involved in a accident at a stoplight. while waiting for the light to turn green, my car accelerated and i ran into the back of a pickup truck. the truck did not have a scratch on it. i had $over $8,000 damage. the whole front of my car was damaged (smashed up into the windshield). the car was taken to a body shop and repaired. i now find out 3/15/2014 the car has a bent k-frame not to mention the work was shoddy on the body work. i have not had any more accidents. i had just purchased the car the month before as a used vehicle. i want to know why the insurance adjuster did not notice the bent k frame. i now have to pay out of pocket to find a used k frame and pay for the labor. i have driven this car continuously since having it repaired. i moved from new jersey to south carolina driving this car. something could have happened. fortunately i've been lucky but what happens now, my new tires in the rear (which i think may have been like this when i bought the car) wear out within 6 months and i often wondered why. the car shakes (the k frame) and the steering wheel has a lot of play in it which i was told will always be like that unless i get it repaired. i have put an insurmountable of money into this car and i'm very disappointed. if it wasn't for the auto shop who put my new tires on last week, i would not have known about this problem. i feel i've been cheated and this car should have been totaled and i given another car! now i cannot afford to get another car right now and i'm scared to drive it. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J55F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in LADSON, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 SteeringMercedes Benz C230 2005 Steering Review #10574846 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . i was involved in a accident at a stoplight. while waiting for the light to turn green, my car accelerated and i ran into the back of a pickup truck. the truck did not have a scratch on it. i had $over $8,000 damage. the whole front of my car was damaged (smashed up into the windshield). the car was taken to a body shop and repaired. i now find out 3/15/2014 the car has a bent k-frame not to mention the work was shoddy on the body work. i have not had any more accidents. i had just purchased the car the month before as a used vehicle. i want to know why the insurance adjuster did not notice the bent k frame. i now have to pay out of pocket to find a used k frame and pay for the labor. i have driven this car continuously since having it repaired. i moved from new jersey to south carolina driving this car. something could have happened. fortunately i've been lucky but what happens now, my new tires in the rear (which i think may have been like this when i bought the car) wear out within 6 months and i often wondered why. the car shakes (the k frame) and the steering wheel has a lot of play in it which i was told will always be like that unless i get it repaired. i have put an insurmountable of money into this car and i'm very disappointed. if it wasn't for the auto shop who put my new tires on last week, i would not have known about this problem. i feel i've been cheated and this car should have been totaled and i given another car! now i cannot afford to get another car right now and i'm scared to drive it. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J55F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in LADSON, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Exterior LightingMercedes Benz C230 2005 Exterior Lighting Review #10588236 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . tail light bulb carrier housings have burn/melt marks from overheating. one carrier has melted completely through. occasional burning smell noted. bulbs constantly go out since they do not hold in carrier properly. requires readjusting bulb or using electrical tape to properly secure bulb to carrier housing. there is a recall for 2008 to 2011 c series models - same issue is being seen on a 2005 c series. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J15F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in HATTIESBURG, MS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2005 Power Train Review #10607681 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the transmission shifted into neutral independently. also, the contact mentioned that there was a different occasion when the failure occurred and immediately after the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the transmission sensor, gaskets and cam shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 131,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J45A. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel/propulsion SystemMercedes Benz C230 2005 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10609229 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . i recently noticed the smell of gas on this vehicle or of gas coming from my rear seat. i took it to a mechanic shop and he stated that the gas tank had a leak on top somewhere. he stated that this is a pretty common problem in these mercedes. my kids travel vehicle travel with. they end up with really bad headaches. i have read other posts that have the similar problem that i'm having. i think this is a very serious problem people could end up getting hurt. some could get seriously hurt. i will copy this message. *tr.2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 149000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40JX5A. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in AMARILLO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlMercedes Benz C230 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10669945 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . unintended surge in accelerator. i was reversing into a parking stall in the garage of a condo complex. this is a compact stall with only about eight inches of space from the tire to the dividing line, so i need to park very carefully and slowly. once the vehicle was in motion and i was partially into the parking stall, i released my foot from the accelerator, preparing to work my way into the stall. instead of slowing down, the car surged backwards at a much higher speed. the vehicle rammed and bounced off a concrete wall with great force. the tires had squealed before the impact. the vehicle ended up in about the same position that it was in before the accelerator surge. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66755 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J65F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in HONOLULU, HI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 Air BagsMercedes Benz C230 2005 Air Bags Review #10692028 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2015.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2005, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. after the vehicle was started, the srs air bag system fault warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the main computer wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 122,852. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 122852 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF40J55F. Mercedes Benz C230 2005 problem was reported in FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. |
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