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Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Safety Reports and Reviews
Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Reviews
Mercedes Benz C230 2006 OtherMercedes Benz C230 2006 Other Review #10204064 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with OTHER . "chrome" coatings on gearshift and miscellaneous interior trim is prone to shredding apart, resulting in sharp metallic shards that can become lodged beneath the skin. *jb.1 person(s) were injured. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: BEVERLY HILLS, LTD. . Mercedes Benz C230 2006 StructureMercedes Benz C230 2006 Structure Review #10210423 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . few miles driven and a squeaking noise from under the windshield do not allow to drive with necessary serenity. after 5 intervention on the car finally they solved the problem, replacing 3 times the plastic cover under the windshield, one time completely replaced the windshield. now that the winter and cold temperatures are back the noise is back again. unbelievable for a mercedes-benz. *tr.Mileage was 2000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in WICHITA FALLS, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 16, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PATTERSON AUTO CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9407670101 . DEALER'S CITY: WICHITA FALLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 76301 . Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Seat BeltsMercedes Benz C230 2006 Seat Belts Review #10246498 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. while merging onto an intersection at 10 mph, another vehicle crashed directly into the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle sustained severe damage. none of the air bags deployed and the seat belts failed to retract properly. three occupants were moderately injured. the contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the failed incident. he is in the process of calling the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id numbers 05v560000 (air bags). the failure and current mileages were 51,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H46A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in MEDFORD, OR. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Air BagsMercedes Benz C230 2006 Air Bags Review #10246498 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. while merging onto an intersection at 10 mph, another vehicle crashed directly into the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle sustained severe damage. none of the air bags deployed and the seat belts failed to retract properly. three occupants were moderately injured. the contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the failed incident. he is in the process of calling the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id numbers 05v560000 (air bags). the failure and current mileages were 51,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H46A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in MEDFORD, OR. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Seat BeltsMercedes Benz C230 2006 Seat Belts Review #10281228 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . 1. vehicle takes to mercedes benz dealership on 8/31/07 for seat belt malfunction. seat belt self-arresting. mercedes benz inspects and determines "seat belt functioning properly". 2. vehicle in a rear collision on 9/25/07 and seat belts do not arrest. driver (self) hits the steering wheel at right brow and lower back injury appears within 2 weeks of accident. 3. safety complaint registered with mercedes (after much pressure). mercedes inspects in front of me by yanking the belt and says the seat belt is functioning properly. the seat belt does arrest when yanked, but did not arrest when rear ended. 4. question: does mercedes have an obligation to further inspect the safety of the seat belt besides "yanking" it in front of me? should the seat belt be replaced? mercedes refuses to go any further and my statue of limitations - 2 years is almost running out. how can i make sure i am driving a safe vehicle? *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H26A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN MATEO, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10340029 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 2006 c230 mercedes benz. consumer states problem with transmission *tgw the consumer stated the transmission was slipping between lower gears and it would also shift hard. also, the oil pan was leaking oil. *jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H86F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in PALM HARBOR, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 21, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: LOCKY MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 727-530-1661 . DEALER'S CITY: CLEARWATER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33764 . Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10340029 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 2006 c230 mercedes benz. consumer states problem with transmission *tgw the consumer stated the transmission was slipping between lower gears and it would also shift hard. also, the oil pan was leaking oil. *jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H86F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in PALM HARBOR, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 21, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: LOCKY MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 727-530-1661 . DEALER'S CITY: CLEARWATER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33764 . Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10347115 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the failure in this case is the replacement of the counter balance shaft on a 2006 c230 mercedes benz with less than 100,000 miles. i've read that many of these failures have occurred and the reason for failure was due to the shaft not having proper hardening. i've also read the mercedes benz is aware of this problem. the cost of the repair is about $4500 on a vehicle that the warranty goes out in 4 years or 50,000 miles. all services to this vehicle have been done as required, but not through the dealership. information i've read about this problem states that there's nothing i could have done to keep this from happening and that it's happening to many, many vehicles. i believe if this is happening frequently that the manufacture should be responsible for the costs associated with this type of repair. thank you for your time and consideration. *tr.Mileage was 97500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52J46F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in FOWLER, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 SuspensionMercedes Benz C230 2006 Suspension Review #10347115 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . the failure in this case is the replacement of the counter balance shaft on a 2006 c230 mercedes benz with less than 100,000 miles. i've read that many of these failures have occurred and the reason for failure was due to the shaft not having proper hardening. i've also read the mercedes benz is aware of this problem. the cost of the repair is about $4500 on a vehicle that the warranty goes out in 4 years or 50,000 miles. all services to this vehicle have been done as required, but not through the dealership. information i've read about this problem states that there's nothing i could have done to keep this from happening and that it's happening to many, many vehicles. i believe if this is happening frequently that the manufacture should be responsible for the costs associated with this type of repair. thank you for your time and consideration. *tr.Mileage was 97500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52J46F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in FOWLER, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Air BagsMercedes Benz C230 2006 Air Bags Review #10350884 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2006 mercedes benz c230 68k miles. error message states "srs restraint system malfunction. drive to workshop". i am told that my entire supplemental restraint system has been deactivated until this is resolved. repair costs around $700 to fix and i do not have an extra $700 laying around right now. from reading online, this is an extremely common/widespread problem with mercedes and should lead to a recall as people's lives are at stake when driving a vehicle without working airbags or pre-tensioners. *tr.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H16A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in PALM HARBOR, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust SystemMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Review #10360199 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . my c230 2006 car has a engine noise and thats so loud. please tell me about this noise . i think that is need to replace. *tr.Mileage was 53000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LYNNWOOD, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10376770 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . we own a mercedes benz c230. the check engine light came on. we took it to the dealer and it was diagnosed with a balance shaft error. it turns out the balance shaft is broken. the part cost only about $400. but since replacing it requires pulling out and taking a part the engine, the repair is over $3000. we have been advised not to drive the vehicle. it has not been repaired. *tr.Mileage was 51000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10376859 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . check engine light came on at about 51k miles, just out of warranty on c230 mercedes. the balance shaft is broken. no help with mercedes on this $3000 repair. *ln.Mileage was 51000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10378052 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . the engine light went on in my 2006 c230 mercedes (current mileage 57,000) since sept 2010. i later confirmed it's the problem in the balance shaft, which directly impact on the acceleration and failure of the engine. the engine sudden stopped running few times in my commute to work in a freeway. luckily, it was during the rush hour and the traffic was moving slowly. many times when i entered to the freeway in a merge lane, the acceleration didn't work at all and i almost got hit by the other cars in the merge lane. the mechanic advised if continue driving the vehicle without replacing balance shaft will lead to a big danger to the driver and passenger since the engine can be stopped anywhere and anytime. replacing the balance shaft cost $6,000 (from the dealer) and mercedes usa refuse to cover any portion of the repair since my car exceeds 50,000 miles/4 yrs warranty. i talked to the dealer and the service adviser. they said this is a common known problem for many of the mercedes models. in fact, it was in their service bulletin since 2007. unfortunately mercedes wouldn't cover any repair unless there?s a recall or someone die from it. i wonder if mercedes will wait until more injuries before they consider stop using the same balance shaft in their cars. this balance shaft is a very small piece located right in the middle of the engine. the cost of the material is very inexpensive. however, it requires intensive labor because the engine must be taken apart in order to replace the balance shaft. *tr.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H46F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SANTA CLARA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10381616 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c class 230. the contact was driving 15 mph when the red engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and discovered that the cam shaft was spinning free and would need replacing. there were no recalls for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 57,000. .Mileage was 57000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SUGAR LAND, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10383514 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . at the end of jan 2011, my engine light came on in my 2006 c230 mercedes ¿ benz. i took my vehicle into the dealership to get a diagnostic inspection on feb 1, 2011. the inspection determined the vehicle needed a balance shaft. my vehicle only has 58,705 miles on it and warranty expired on it at 50,000 miles. if driven longer with the engine light on, the vehicle would of malfunction. this safety issue may of cause the vehicle to misfire and stop driving. mercedes ¿ benz usa has received several complaints pertaining to this issue for the past few years and nothing is being done about it. also, several class action lawsuits have been filed about this issue. a recall should be put on engine m272 & m273 balance shaft gear / idle gear. this defect in the engine is a safety issue and may cause a major accident or fatality. the pricing on the service is really ridiculous. parts $ 478.15 and labor $1946.26. this price was a goodwill gesture. .Mileage was 58705 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H66A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Unknown Or OtherMercedes Benz C230 2006 Unknown Or Other Review #10383514 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . at the end of jan 2011, my engine light came on in my 2006 c230 mercedes ¿ benz. i took my vehicle into the dealership to get a diagnostic inspection on feb 1, 2011. the inspection determined the vehicle needed a balance shaft. my vehicle only has 58,705 miles on it and warranty expired on it at 50,000 miles. if driven longer with the engine light on, the vehicle would of malfunction. this safety issue may of cause the vehicle to misfire and stop driving. mercedes ¿ benz usa has received several complaints pertaining to this issue for the past few years and nothing is being done about it. also, several class action lawsuits have been filed about this issue. a recall should be put on engine m272 & m273 balance shaft gear / idle gear. this defect in the engine is a safety issue and may cause a major accident or fatality. the pricing on the service is really ridiculous. parts $ 478.15 and labor $1946.26. this price was a goodwill gesture. .Mileage was 58705 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H66A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Unknown Or Other Review #10383514 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . at the end of jan 2011, my engine light came on in my 2006 c230 mercedes ¿ benz. i took my vehicle into the dealership to get a diagnostic inspection on feb 1, 2011. the inspection determined the vehicle needed a balance shaft. my vehicle only has 58,705 miles on it and warranty expired on it at 50,000 miles. if driven longer with the engine light on, the vehicle would of malfunction. this safety issue may of cause the vehicle to misfire and stop driving. mercedes ¿ benz usa has received several complaints pertaining to this issue for the past few years and nothing is being done about it. also, several class action lawsuits have been filed about this issue. a recall should be put on engine m272 & m273 balance shaft gear / idle gear. this defect in the engine is a safety issue and may cause a major accident or fatality. the pricing on the service is really ridiculous. parts $ 478.15 and labor $1946.26. this price was a goodwill gesture. .Mileage was 58705 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H66A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10384863 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 25, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2006 mercedes c230 has a defective balance shaft gear inside engine which drives the timing chain. mercedes benz knows that the materials used were insufficiently hardened, causing premature wear and possible sudden loss of power resulting in no power steering or power brakes without warning , thereby presenting a danger to vehicle occupants. mercedes has modified the gear on late 2006 models but never took responsibility to the defective parts already sold in the early 2006 production. this issue has been noted through out a large number of vehicles in the mercedes line. silent recall has been noted to the technicians but nothing is being done to repair the defect. maybe save some lives in the process. also note they are charging owners approx $5000 and dealers state it is happening often between 30,000-100,000 miles. no warning or symptoms until it "just happens". *tr.Mileage was 42000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SOMERSET, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10389807 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i own a 2006 mercedes c230 with a balance shaft gear problem. the gears are retarding and the problem will cause engine failure. a class action lawsuit has been filed against mercedes benz for the balance shaft gear failure. a recall needs to be issued for all 2006 balance shaft gears on all mercedes benz models. *tr.Mileage was 60000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10397318 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes c230. the contact was driving 65 mph and attempting to change lanes. when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle began to lose power abnormally. the vehicle exhibited a slight jerking motion before stalling. the contact was able to get the vehicle to restart, but the vehicle moved very sluggish. the contact was able to get the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the transmission slipped. the contact then took the vehicle to an authorized dealer where they replaced the valve body, k1 clutch and the transmission. the contact was told that the failure occurred because the hydraulic seal for the components failed. the failure and current mileage was 40,000. updated 06/01/11*lj updated 1/18/2012 *ln.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H86F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in WOODBRIDGE, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10406942 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall while driving various speeds. after the failure occurred, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the balance shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 64,037. .Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H46A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10416667 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . i was involved in an auto accident (rear-ended) on dec 21st 2010. the collision resulted in my vehicle being pushed in to another vehicle (truck) in font of me. the resulting crash produced damages to the front and rear of the car totaling 15k. i noticed that my dashboard was lit up with warning signals and check engine light at the seen of the collision. the rear light was explainable as the light was knocked out in the crash. the engine light however was a bit of a mystery. i took the car in for repairs three days later after consulting with the driver at faults' insurance company. the repair company noted the light also. i could arrive at no other conclusion but that the collision was responsible for my engine light suddenly coming on. the insurance company argues that the collision had nothing to do with that particular light coming on. the matter is being dealt with in court. in the meantime, i did some research and ran across hundreds of complaints on line, by mercedes benz drivers, complaining of a cam shaft problem that is identified by an engine light initially. it appears that a part was defective yet no recall has been issued by mercedes. i've reached out to mercedes benz of america. after several calls responding to my inquiry, they stopped informing me of any further findings. this after promising to apprise me of the status of my complaint. my issue is two fold. how much evidence is necessary before it is clear that this product and the series of cars that are impacted by it, warrants a recall? something needs to be done about this wide-spread issue? i must tell you that as a consumer, it is no mystery what most have lost trust in governments ability to serve and protect it's citizens in these matters. i for one am disappointed in the effectiveness of the process. i initially contacted this office eight months ago and have heard nothing. regards,[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *kb.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEZU14R178. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SUGAR LAND, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10418558 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . received a check engine light notice. took c-230 (2006) to dealer and was told that the code indicated a worn timing gear problem and would require major engine repair. the cost estimate was $4000 to $5000 to take the engine apart and determine if the gear was worn and needed replacement. performed a internet search and found that this is a common problem with these engines. car has 85,000 miles and was purchased in 2008 with 40,000. have not had the repair performed yet. *tr.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H36A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in CENTERVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10419440 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the engine misfired and the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the intake manifold and cam sensor, but the failure recurred. the contact was waiting for a representative from the manufacturer to process a complaint. the failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. .Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H56F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in RED OAK, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10422033 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . engine light illuminated: two diagnostics suggested two separate problems, worn out balance shaft and issues with the intake and exhaust camshaft. car is sluggish on acceleration and occasionally will not shift out of first gear. car must be pulled over and turned off, and then the computer resets. this is a periodic problem and is a particular hazardous problem entering high speed highways, which i must do on a daily basis..Mileage was 77015 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H46F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Service Brakes, HydraulicMercedes Benz C230 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10421167 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes c230. the contact stated that the power steering and power brakes were inoperable. the dealer repaired the vehicle but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 2/23/12 *cn .Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H96A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in GILBERT, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 SteeringMercedes Benz C230 2006 Steering Review #10421167 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes c230. the contact stated that the power steering and power brakes were inoperable. the dealer repaired the vehicle but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 2/23/12 *cn .Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H96A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in GILBERT, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10427522 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . bought this car with 38000 on it. the get up and go seemed sluggish but mechanic said it checked out. had some major issues. car would barely go, went directly to mercedes dealership. dealer said fuel pump was out $793. also said i needed to service the transmission, $350. they also said i had a much greater problem. a balance shaft inside the motor and quoted me $4600. the car now has 55,000 miles on it. the warranty was for 4 years or 50,000. the car is one year or 5,000 miles out of warranty. it is hard understand why this type of catastrophic failure is occurring so soon after the warranty is up. i checked this out online and it seems like i'm far from the first owner to have this problem. i saw a lawsuit, too bad i don't know how to participate. i'm really disappointed that mercedes isn't doing the right thing on its own. please help! *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H06A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in AUGUSTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10427522 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . bought this car with 38000 on it. the get up and go seemed sluggish but mechanic said it checked out. had some major issues. car would barely go, went directly to mercedes dealership. dealer said fuel pump was out $793. also said i needed to service the transmission, $350. they also said i had a much greater problem. a balance shaft inside the motor and quoted me $4600. the car now has 55,000 miles on it. the warranty was for 4 years or 50,000. the car is one year or 5,000 miles out of warranty. it is hard understand why this type of catastrophic failure is occurring so soon after the warranty is up. i checked this out online and it seems like i'm far from the first owner to have this problem. i saw a lawsuit, too bad i don't know how to participate. i'm really disappointed that mercedes isn't doing the right thing on its own. please help! *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H06A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in AUGUSTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Fuel System, GasolineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10427522 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . bought this car with 38000 on it. the get up and go seemed sluggish but mechanic said it checked out. had some major issues. car would barely go, went directly to mercedes dealership. dealer said fuel pump was out $793. also said i needed to service the transmission, $350. they also said i had a much greater problem. a balance shaft inside the motor and quoted me $4600. the car now has 55,000 miles on it. the warranty was for 4 years or 50,000. the car is one year or 5,000 miles out of warranty. it is hard understand why this type of catastrophic failure is occurring so soon after the warranty is up. i checked this out online and it seems like i'm far from the first owner to have this problem. i saw a lawsuit, too bad i don't know how to participate. i'm really disappointed that mercedes isn't doing the right thing on its own. please help! *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H06A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in AUGUSTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10427695 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . on march 12, 2011, during an "a" service, i was informed by my mechanic, the check engine light was illuminated due to the left intake cam sensor was defective but it was not a big concern. on september 17, 2011, during a "b" service, my mechanic stated the check engine light was illuminated again for the left intake cam and the right exhuast cam adjuster magnets were defective or the balance shaft was worn. at this point the car was running ok but he said if he runs a diagnostic test on the engine again in the near future and it reads a second problem on the right side cam side, there is a strong possibility teeth on the cam spocket due to the usage of an inferior product. he explained it would be approximately $4,000.00 to repair, he was repairing a vehicle with the same problem and showed me the wear on the teeth which cause the inbalance of the shaft and the cams come off line. in my mechanics opinion, mercedes benz knows about their defective part byt they do not want to have a "campaign" to resolve the issue and my type/year engine was made with this inferior part. i travel 80 miles to and from work and cannot afford to spend this money for a repair on a vehicle that is suppose to last me forever. *tt.Mileage was 100731 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H16A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LA VERNE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Fuel System, GasolineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10428706 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the fuel filter was dirty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 60,089 and the current mileage was 61,499. .Mileage was 60089 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H26A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in TRINIDAD, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10429596 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 13, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . i was driving my vehicle on the highway during morning rush hour when i noticed that the car would not accelerate over 35 mph. i moved the car off the highway and stopped at a red light. once i stopped the car it would not accelerate at all when i stepped on the gas. i had to put the car in park and then move it back to drive to get the car to move. the car would jump and lurch forward when i shifted gears. i drove the car directly to the dealer. the mercedes dealer told me that there was a problem with the software and that the software would need to be updated. i went to pick up my car after the "software " was updated ($1,700 cost) and drove the car about 10 miles when i noticed that the check engine light had come on. i took the car back to the mercedes dealer to let them know the check engine light was now on. the mercedes dealer told me i have a defective balance shaft that needs to be repaired. the mercedes dealer ask me if i had kept up the oil changes on the car. i told the them that i had. the mercedes dealer told me that i have to pay $2,500 just for them to take the engine apart and that the total repair will cost around $6,000. i just purchased the car in july 2010 ( 14 months ownership) with about 19,500 miles on it. *kb.Mileage was 33800 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed ControlMercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10429596 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 13, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . i was driving my vehicle on the highway during morning rush hour when i noticed that the car would not accelerate over 35 mph. i moved the car off the highway and stopped at a red light. once i stopped the car it would not accelerate at all when i stepped on the gas. i had to put the car in park and then move it back to drive to get the car to move. the car would jump and lurch forward when i shifted gears. i drove the car directly to the dealer. the mercedes dealer told me that there was a problem with the software and that the software would need to be updated. i went to pick up my car after the "software " was updated ($1,700 cost) and drove the car about 10 miles when i noticed that the check engine light had come on. i took the car back to the mercedes dealer to let them know the check engine light was now on. the mercedes dealer told me i have a defective balance shaft that needs to be repaired. the mercedes dealer ask me if i had kept up the oil changes on the car. i told the them that i had. the mercedes dealer told me that i have to pay $2,500 just for them to take the engine apart and that the total repair will cost around $6,000. i just purchased the car in july 2010 ( 14 months ownership) with about 19,500 miles on it. *kb.Mileage was 33800 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10430109 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the transmission internal speed sensor failed indicating that the valve body needs replacing. the gears are not shifting properly and get stuck. i have to pull over and turn the car off for about 10 minutes to let everything reset and then ok to drive. if i do not stop and turn car off and put it into park with engine still on and try to shift back into drive it is a hard shift and then the car will jerk. i saw on line all the complaints with the same problems for the c230 sport. *tr.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H76A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SANTA ANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed ControlMercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10430109 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . the transmission internal speed sensor failed indicating that the valve body needs replacing. the gears are not shifting properly and get stuck. i have to pull over and turn the car off for about 10 minutes to let everything reset and then ok to drive. if i do not stop and turn car off and put it into park with engine still on and try to shift back into drive it is a hard shift and then the car will jerk. i saw on line all the complaints with the same problems for the c230 sport. *tr.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H76A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SANTA ANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10437627 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . to whom it may concern. i have the mb c230 2006. i've been losing power while driving. while the car idles it's running as if it's missing like out of timing. i've been to the parts dept because i was told the vehicle was missing. i had the coils changed. spark plugs changed, yet still the car has no power and when idling the engine runs so violent it's causing the belt to wear. so far i had to buy 5 belts and they won't last more than 4 days. this past week i was also told that the 4 magets would have to be changed. well i had them changed and still i have a car that has no power. i was finally told by a md mechanic my problem with the car is there's a balance shaft that's inoperable. when i inquire about this item i was told that mercedes benz does not have this as a recall item when in fact this issue has been an issue since 2004. i would like to have any information in regards to repair. there is no way a customer of this auto maker should have to bear the burden of paying for an item when in fact it's been a problem with mercerdes benz from the start. *kb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H96A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10438972 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. the contact was driving 50 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine started sputtering. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the balance shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 1,300. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FAFP4446XF. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in CORAL SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10439125 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . the vehicle was being driven on interstate 95 in pompano beach florida, the car started to run rough and the check engine light became illuminated. took the car to the repair shop and it came up with 2 codes 1200 and 1208 intake and exhaust camshaft sensor right cylinder, the mechanics replaced the 2 sensors and a couple weeks later it appeared again. the original mechanic recommended another shop that specialized in mercedes. i took it there a few weeks later and we were informed it is a common problem with the mercedes and that they were being sued for it,and mercedes has put out over 10 tsb on the issue and it has been happening to cars with this new engine. the problem is the sprocket on the balance shaft was not hardened metal,like it was suppose to be. *tr.Mileage was 74321 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in OAKLAND PARK, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 62 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10440915 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . after having the check engine light come on, we took the car to the dealership we purchased it from to perform a diagnostic after receiving codes p0170 and p0173 (mb codes 2092/2096) which mb classifies as "mixture in right / left cylinder bank is too rich when idling" and were told we would need to replace the intake manifold for $2110. the explanation we received (verbal only as they refused to describe the problem in writing after asking multiple times) was that a bushing that controls the air flow valves was worn. they could not provide a reason as to what would cause this wear considering the bushing is internal to the control valves. they also could not tell me which specific side this leak was coming from. since the intake manifold is one large component we would need to replace the entire thing. the car is five years old so roughly just over 12k miles per year and already major components are failing. this is from the same dealer (mb georgetown, texas) who once told us our brakes (rotors and pads) were all bad and needed to be replaced. we took it to a trusted mechanic and only needed to replace the front pads as they were getting close to being worn out. we now need a second opinion since i simply do not trust them. the information they provided was "provide estimate to replace intake manifold for vacuum leak at $2110. air leak coming from intake tumble flap assembly." *tr.Mileage was 64884 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H26F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in PFLUGERVILLE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10444620 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . periodically the car would lose acceleration and rpms would be high and the vehicle would jerk when i tried changing gears. as i change gears from park, reverse or drive, the gear shift jerks and i am unable to accelerate past 20 mph no matter how much pressure i place on the gas. : extreme loss of acceleration up hill and the steptronic (+/- shifting) did not work... (i could only go 35mph when every one else was going 70mph up hill) when i traveled on a flat surface with no inclination my car worked fine, i then decided to put it on neutral while traveling at 65mph...when i put it back in drive it did not pick up the gears it just continued as if it was in neautral. i had to pull over and shift it into park...as i shifted form "d" to neutral it shifted fine, but then from neutral to "r" the car jerked...from reverse to "p" it jerked again and shifted hard. i then shifted again to reverse, neutral, and drive thus the car jerked and did a hard shift with knocking noise and would not drive. i shifted to neutral again and shut the car off. when i turned it back on it shifted smooth and i drove off without any problem. took it to a repair shop and received p0717/p0718 fault codes and something about the valve body. i was also told that it was an transmission internal speed sensor issue. there is something faulty with the design and operation of this model year transmission and losing power and being able to only go 35 mph no matter how much you press the gas on the interstate or heavy fast moving traffic is extremely dangerous. mercedes benz is aware of this problem as many owners have complained but they will not institute a recall. *tt.Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed ControlMercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10444620 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . periodically the car would lose acceleration and rpms would be high and the vehicle would jerk when i tried changing gears. as i change gears from park, reverse or drive, the gear shift jerks and i am unable to accelerate past 20 mph no matter how much pressure i place on the gas. : extreme loss of acceleration up hill and the steptronic (+/- shifting) did not work... (i could only go 35mph when every one else was going 70mph up hill) when i traveled on a flat surface with no inclination my car worked fine, i then decided to put it on neutral while traveling at 65mph...when i put it back in drive it did not pick up the gears it just continued as if it was in neautral. i had to pull over and shift it into park...as i shifted form "d" to neutral it shifted fine, but then from neutral to "r" the car jerked...from reverse to "p" it jerked again and shifted hard. i then shifted again to reverse, neutral, and drive thus the car jerked and did a hard shift with knocking noise and would not drive. i shifted to neutral again and shut the car off. when i turned it back on it shifted smooth and i drove off without any problem. took it to a repair shop and received p0717/p0718 fault codes and something about the valve body. i was also told that it was an transmission internal speed sensor issue. there is something faulty with the design and operation of this model year transmission and losing power and being able to only go 35 mph no matter how much you press the gas on the interstate or heavy fast moving traffic is extremely dangerous. mercedes benz is aware of this problem as many owners have complained but they will not institute a recall. *tt.Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10444620 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . periodically the car would lose acceleration and rpms would be high and the vehicle would jerk when i tried changing gears. as i change gears from park, reverse or drive, the gear shift jerks and i am unable to accelerate past 20 mph no matter how much pressure i place on the gas. : extreme loss of acceleration up hill and the steptronic (+/- shifting) did not work... (i could only go 35mph when every one else was going 70mph up hill) when i traveled on a flat surface with no inclination my car worked fine, i then decided to put it on neutral while traveling at 65mph...when i put it back in drive it did not pick up the gears it just continued as if it was in neautral. i had to pull over and shift it into park...as i shifted form "d" to neutral it shifted fine, but then from neutral to "r" the car jerked...from reverse to "p" it jerked again and shifted hard. i then shifted again to reverse, neutral, and drive thus the car jerked and did a hard shift with knocking noise and would not drive. i shifted to neutral again and shut the car off. when i turned it back on it shifted smooth and i drove off without any problem. took it to a repair shop and received p0717/p0718 fault codes and something about the valve body. i was also told that it was an transmission internal speed sensor issue. there is something faulty with the design and operation of this model year transmission and losing power and being able to only go 35 mph no matter how much you press the gas on the interstate or heavy fast moving traffic is extremely dangerous. mercedes benz is aware of this problem as many owners have complained but they will not institute a recall. *tt.Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10445806 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . check engine light keeps coming on saying something in engine is bad with a price tag of over 6000.00 to fix. *tt.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H06F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LEMARS, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10446820 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . having problem with the gear shifting, believe this is caused by the shaft balancer, etc. the car grabs and jerks from time to time making me unsure of the safety of my car. my car only has 84,000 miles on it. the car is like new, but as i read the class act against mercedes i noticed that my car has several of the same issues as others listed in the complaint. the interior and exterior of my car is in excellent condition, and i can't believe that the mercedes company would allow an error like this to continue. i would like for this to be corrected by mercedes or to be placed on the class act suit as well. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H86E. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10446820 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . having problem with the gear shifting, believe this is caused by the shaft balancer, etc. the car grabs and jerks from time to time making me unsure of the safety of my car. my car only has 84,000 miles on it. the car is like new, but as i read the class act against mercedes i noticed that my car has several of the same issues as others listed in the complaint. the interior and exterior of my car is in excellent condition, and i can't believe that the mercedes company would allow an error like this to continue. i would like for this to be corrected by mercedes or to be placed on the class act suit as well. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H86E. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Electronic Stability ControlMercedes Benz C230 2006 Electronic Stability Control Review #10446820 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . having problem with the gear shifting, believe this is caused by the shaft balancer, etc. the car grabs and jerks from time to time making me unsure of the safety of my car. my car only has 84,000 miles on it. the car is like new, but as i read the class act against mercedes i noticed that my car has several of the same issues as others listed in the complaint. the interior and exterior of my car is in excellent condition, and i can't believe that the mercedes company would allow an error like this to continue. i would like for this to be corrected by mercedes or to be placed on the class act suit as well. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H86E. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine CoolingMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10447370 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . my 2006 mercedes c230 has a defective balance shaft. i did some research and multiple people are having the same problem. there is a class action suit in the works. i believe this is a defective part that needs to be recalled. *tr.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H26A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10454843 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. while driving 25 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle had shifted into neutral even though the gear indicator displayed that the vehicle was in drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that a sensor which controlled the transmission shift sequences needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 61,000. updated 05/02/12 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $1200.00. updated 05/04/12.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H56F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in VISTA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10461840 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . on or about may 17, 2011 my 2006 c230 at the time with 83,312, you drive normally, make a stop on a traffic light for example, when it's time to go, you release the brake, accelerate, and nothing happens except for rpms revving up. the gear shifter is in "d" drive, gauge between the odometer/tachometer shows "d" drive as well, however the car acts as if it was in neutral!!! shifting into neutral, reverse, or park, or back into drive - doesn't help! it's like a transmission is stuck in neutral!!! also, shifting into d+/- to engage manual shifting doesn't work! and as far as you keep moving the shifter into reverse, neutral, manual shift, drive - the car electronic gear display on the dashboard still shows that the car is in "d" drive regardless of what position you move the shifter; and the car behaves as if it was in neutral all this time (you accelerate, rpms goes up, remove the foot from the pedal - engine idles). the only way to make the transmission work again is to shift it into park "p", and then turn off the engine, and then turn the engine back on, and then transmission works well again for tens or hundreds of miles before it gets "neutralized" paralyzed again. this also happened to me while driving down the i-5 in california around 70 mph's and i had to pull to the side of the road and turn the car off and back on, in order for it to start working normal. that is dangerous, what if i wouldn't have been able to stop on the side of the road it would have caused an accident. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83312 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52HX6A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10462392 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . took the vehicle to the dealer when the check engine light came on. car was diagnosed with a bad balance shaft that needed to be replaced. apparently this has been a problem with this engine on numerous models of mercedes as class action lawsuits have been filed in numerous states. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 119500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H96F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10465999 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 2006 mercedes c230, loss of power and acceleration. first time it happened when the mileage was 62k. i was driving on shennandoah valley then suddenly the acceleration and engine power keep decreasing though my foot was completely pressing on gas pedal. i decided to full-over to cool down the engine. after re-starting it, the problem went away for awhile and back to normal driving condition. then it happened again when my car had 65k miles, i experienced the same problem but this time from a complete stop from traffic light, when i tried to accelerates.. the car was no acceleration at all though the pedal was completely to the metal. this will be a very bad situation when all of a sudden it will not accelerate to normal running condition, when i needed to enter the highway to merge to a fast moving traffic. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H76F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in HERNDON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10485086 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . took our daughter's 2006, c230 mercedes benz to our mercedes certified mechanic to repair a sluggish problem that caused the check engine light to come on.. i was informed that a part in the engine called the balancer was going bad... the cost is an approx $5000.00. and that we would have to take it to the local mercedes dealership to do the repair. the part installed in the 2006 and 2007 models was made of a too soft a metal, so its a defective part to start with! this part apparently causes the engine to lose power while driving... benz has not issued a recall on this part. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 108200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H36F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed ControlMercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10496142 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . suddenly during normal driving conditions, when trying to accelerate the car is very sluggish and the rpm are very high. this happens without warning increasing the potential for a crash. the problem is normally rectified temporarily by restarting the vehicle. *tr .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85645 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10497648 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . vehicle would not shift out of 3 gear when driving 25 miles per hour. rpm's went to 4,000 and i had to stop vehicle and restart. ridiculous because no problems were "found" with vehicle but something is obviously wrong. i will never buy another mercedes benz what a lemon. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71012 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52HX6F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in ALPHARETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10508104 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i was making a right turn stop at a light, when i attempted to accelerate the car took off as it was at a higher gear. would not pick speed and high rpm. there was a pedestrian riding his bike and made a right turn and because his view was block my the sun he ended up rear ending my car and feel off his bike. the reason i am filing this compliant is if my car was not having this issue the accident could have been prevented bc there was no car in front of me. thank god the rider was not badly hurt and just had a few scrapes and my car was okay so we went our separate ways. there are so many compliant about this same issues about the car not accelerating and gears getting stuck it is becoming ridiculous. i am sure there has been cases where people are severely injured or passed away bc of this issue but ones that didn't survived are not here to file their complaints. this is a serious matter and a recall needs to be done before bodies actually start piling up. mercedes.benz are known to be high end luxury cars and they need to actually drive like ones.. the manufacturer need to step up and acknowledge this important matter and do the recall. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86650 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in ELK GROVE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10509736 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . i was driving home and noticed that when i would accelerate after coming to a stop the car was extremely slugglish. i would have to almost floor the gas pedal in order for the car to begin moving. i pulled over and then put the car in neuttral. the jerked violently and shifted very hard as i then tried to put it in reverse and the into park. i tried to put the car back into drive and it would not accelerate at all. i had to turn the car off and then back on again in order to get it moving. the gears continued to shift violently. however, when i finally got moving again, the car would not go over 35 mph. the car was inspected and an error code for the internal speed sensor came up, which is part of the valve body for the transmission. my car only has 59,000 miles on it. mercedes is very aware of this problem on 2006-2007 c230 models! in fact, they are having a dispute with the manufacturer of the valve body because it is poor quality and defective. i have seen numerous other complaints related to this issue. my local mercedes dealership quoted me $2,400 to repair this defective part. i was lucky in that i was not driving at 60 mph on the highway when this malfunction occurred. this is an extremely dangerous issue and a recall should be issued for this part. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58965 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H36E. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10509736 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i was driving home and noticed that when i would accelerate after coming to a stop the car was extremely slugglish. i would have to almost floor the gas pedal in order for the car to begin moving. i pulled over and then put the car in neuttral. the jerked violently and shifted very hard as i then tried to put it in reverse and the into park. i tried to put the car back into drive and it would not accelerate at all. i had to turn the car off and then back on again in order to get it moving. the gears continued to shift violently. however, when i finally got moving again, the car would not go over 35 mph. the car was inspected and an error code for the internal speed sensor came up, which is part of the valve body for the transmission. my car only has 59,000 miles on it. mercedes is very aware of this problem on 2006-2007 c230 models! in fact, they are having a dispute with the manufacturer of the valve body because it is poor quality and defective. i have seen numerous other complaints related to this issue. my local mercedes dealership quoted me $2,400 to repair this defective part. i was lucky in that i was not driving at 60 mph on the highway when this malfunction occurred. this is an extremely dangerous issue and a recall should be issued for this part. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58965 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H36E. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10511703 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . my check engine light came on so i went to mechanic to check. they performed a computer code test to find problem. the code indicates that the balance shaft is starting to fail. i researched on-line and discovered this is a known defect within this engine. apparently mercedes is unwilling to assume responsibility for this defect. repairing this problem is extremely costly and the buyer shouldn't bare responsibility for their faulty parts. i understand there is a class action lawsuit filed, but i can't find out the current status of it. this defect can cause immediate engine failure when driving causing the auto to stop in traffic. being that thousands of mercedes vehicles have this defect i don't understand why the ntsb isn't stepping in. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71058 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H66F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LA CRESCENTA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10511788 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . while driving the vehicle, the check engine light began to flash rapidly, the engine began to run extremely rough, had little power, and was no longer drivable. luckily, this happened on a surface street and not on the freeway where, i believe, it could have resulted in harm to me or other drivers. the problem was caused by a defective plastic bushing in the intake manifold which broke and was sucked into valve #4 which then burned the valve. at the time of the incident, the vehicle had approximately 84,000 miles on it. i was informed by the mechanic who performed the repair on my vehicle that their mb parts supplier stated that mb is aware of this defective plastic bushing. however, the parts supplier was apparently not personally aware of it causing the type of extensive damage i experienced. mb refuses to acknowledge, at least to me, that they are aware of past instances involving this defective plastic bushing or to even consider that it is a problem that they should take responsibility for before it results in harm. i hope someone will take this problem seriously and investigate its potential for harm. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H56A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10520971 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . zero issues with this car until now. this week, june 2013, the car has 78,000 miles on it. i pulled up to a stoplight off the freeway, and the car started sputtering like never before. the check engine light came on - for the first time ever. the car stalled and engine died. it restarted, but when i pressed the gas there was no power, traffic was coming up the off ramp fast, i had to flash my brakes to get them to notice something was wrong but it was a close call. the car sputtered into the middle of a busy freeway overpass intersection with my family on board and eager traffic behind me. it was a very scary moment because the car went from completely reliable and trustworthy to complete loss of power and instability. i sputtered back home, creating the same dangerous conditions at every intersection. i took the car to a mercedes benz shop the next morning. after a lot of testing it was determined that the intake manifold needed to be pulled to look deeper into the engine. hours later they found that the problem was caused by a defective plastic bushing of the intake manifold which broke and was sucked into cylinder #4 and #3. this caused the valves to bend and compromised the integrity of the cylinders and valves, according to the mercedes qualified technician. there is extensive damage to the valves, and they donâ¿¿t know what all theyâ¿¿re going to find once they pull the headers off. the cost to repair the car is $4,400, but it may even be higher. the cylinders have to be sent to a machine shop to see if they have any other issues as a result. who knows what they'll find. the mechanics stated that mercedes benz is aware of this problem, that those moving plastic parts in the intake manifold are known to crack and cause problems and should never have been made out of plastic, but i don't see recalls on this obvious engineering & manufacturing defect. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H36F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10554297 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 27, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . on nov 27, 2013, i was in the los angeles area on highway 14 traveling around 70 mph on the highway w/ many cars and my speed dropped to around 50 mph in spite of my foot downing the accelerator to the floor. i had to turn on my emergency lights and move over to the slow lane for safety. returning home that same day on the same freeway, the car would not accelerate or transmission would not downshift to compensate for the uphill on the freeway in spite of stepping down on the accelerator- again i had to flash my emergency lights on and move to the slow lane. there is no sensor light on the dashboard for both incidents. my mechanic reported it will be hard to diagnose the transmission problem since there is no sensor light on. on nov 29, 2013, i traveled to las vegas and the transmission repeated the decelerating incident and failure of the accelerator to increase engine or transmission speed. this is dangerous. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125375 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H16F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed ControlMercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10554297 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 27, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . on nov 27, 2013, i was in the los angeles area on highway 14 traveling around 70 mph on the highway w/ many cars and my speed dropped to around 50 mph in spite of my foot downing the accelerator to the floor. i had to turn on my emergency lights and move over to the slow lane for safety. returning home that same day on the same freeway, the car would not accelerate or transmission would not downshift to compensate for the uphill on the freeway in spite of stepping down on the accelerator- again i had to flash my emergency lights on and move to the slow lane. there is no sensor light on the dashboard for both incidents. my mechanic reported it will be hard to diagnose the transmission problem since there is no sensor light on. on nov 29, 2013, i traveled to las vegas and the transmission repeated the decelerating incident and failure of the accelerator to increase engine or transmission speed. this is dangerous. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125375 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H16F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10555763 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . moments after exiting the freeway and reducing speed at around 35 mph my car did not accelerate and continue as it would in neutral. family in the car panic and for my fortune light traffic on an usual busy street. the check engine light did not turn on at the moment of days after the incident. a week later without a warning the vehicle engine light turn on and lost speed in the freeway. this incident could easy cause my family and other drivers a fatal accident and preventable injuries. i have found many similar incidents describing what happen to me and its awful that nothing is being done to fix it. i will contact my local representative and senator to demand action and a formal investigation about this issue. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84234 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H06A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in DALY CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10555763 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . moments after exiting the freeway and reducing speed at around 35 mph my car did not accelerate and continue as it would in neutral. family in the car panic and for my fortune light traffic on an usual busy street. the check engine light did not turn on at the moment of days after the incident. a week later without a warning the vehicle engine light turn on and lost speed in the freeway. this incident could easy cause my family and other drivers a fatal accident and preventable injuries. i have found many similar incidents describing what happen to me and its awful that nothing is being done to fix it. i will contact my local representative and senator to demand action and a formal investigation about this issue. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84234 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H06A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in DALY CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10558402 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . attempting to speed up from stop to 45 mph and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 mph. i tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. no response at all past 35 mph. i pulled over and turned off the car for 5 minutes. then i started the car again and the acceleration performed as it should. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10558402 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . attempting to speed up from stop to 45 mph and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 mph. i tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. no response at all past 35 mph. i pulled over and turned off the car for 5 minutes. then i started the car again and the acceleration performed as it should. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10561067 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . "attempting to speed up from stop to 45 mph and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 mph. i tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. no response at all past 35 mph". my car does not accelerate as it should. i went to a auto shop and they said i have an intake manifold problem. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52HX6A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10561067 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . "attempting to speed up from stop to 45 mph and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 mph. i tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. no response at all past 35 mph". my car does not accelerate as it should. i went to a auto shop and they said i have an intake manifold problem. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52HX6A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Electrical SystemMercedes Benz C230 2006 Electrical System Review #10588088 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i've had this problem several times where i put in the car key to start the car, yes it starts up but the gas gauge ,speedometer, and the rest on the dash go to all the way down and don't move, then my check engine light turns on. sometimes the car doesn't start as well . i've gone to the dealership to buy a new key thinking it was the key but still the same problem. i saw that most of the c class has been recalled for the same issues i'm having but they didn't recall the c230. i believe you guys should do better investigation next time because i don't think i should have to pay to repair something that came defective. also i've noticed that the 2006 c class also has a recall for the airbag which i've has the esn or esp letters popping up on ny dashboard stating something about the airbag yet my vehicle isn't eligible for that recall as well and i ask myself why? if they same problems i'm having are exactly the same i'm having with the recalled vehicle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H96F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, CA. 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 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10594199 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . tl* the contacts owns a 2006 mercedes c230. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. also, the contact mentioned that smoke started to emit from the engine compartment and from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the valve body was defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 86,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H66A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in CORAL SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 TiresMercedes Benz C230 2006 Tires Review #10596412 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES . my new continental tire installed by carx tire went flat from cracking on hightway, no nails, many spots look going to be cracked, new tire outside ring rubber looks cracking. installed date: 02/19/2014 installer: carx 9185 union cemetery rd cincinnati, oh 45249 513-667-5457 *tr.Mileage was 111987 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52HX6A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in MONTGOMERY, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10597471 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 07, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . was driving at 55mph and then all of a sudden my car speed dropped down to 20 mph even with my gas pedal pushed all the way down and the rpms went between 6000 to 7000. i had to put on my flashers and pull to the side of the road and then car hard shifted to park and then again into drive. once i turned the car completely off it restarted with no issues and had car towed to the dealer. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 152000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H36F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in PITTSBORO, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 SteeringMercedes Benz C230 2006 Steering Review #10621774 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . this car pulls to the right and nearly changed lanes and almost hit another car during a split second of looking at the gas gauge and not down the road. i took the car into mzb with the complaint. they said it was my driving habit. later they said it was the curve of the road. still later they said it was the tires not inflated. as i continued to ask for help on this issue and several times bringing it back to the dealer they finally said that a mzb rep will go with me on a test ride. during the test ride i stated that at any moment you ask i will let go of the steering wheel and the car will turn to the right. after several of these demonstrations to him he then held the wheel himself and felt the pull. he agreed with me that there was a problem. upon returning to the dealership they met in a meeting without me and began to do this and that with the car on the rack. i asked what are you doing? they told me minor adjustments. later the car was released to me and in fact the problem was better however not corrected. this car has a terrible problem and does not run down the road straight since i bought it new. i drive it now the way it is because i am tired of mzb and their tactics. the car was returned to mzb 12 times in the first year of ownership for repairs. please help if possible. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H06F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in VANCOUVER, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10643043 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 13, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . the check engine light came on my c230 2006 mercedes-benz therefore i'd taken the vehicle to the repair shop. the mb mechanic stated i have a bad balance shaft that needs to be replace. the mb repair shop quoted me over $6000 to repair a defective balance shaft. the engine will not start with this defective part, and/or the car will stop because of the failed part while driving. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 128479 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H36F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in LITHIA SPRINGS, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:RWD. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Service BrakesMercedes Benz C230 2006 Service Brakes Review #10648266 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . on june 9, 2011 i drove to sacramento, california to visit my cousin when i got there i went to lock my doors but the lock kept jumping up and down. it finally locked after 12 attempts. i took it to the dealer and they quoted me a price of $3500.00 to replace the regulator. the second incident occurred on july 18, 2011 with my brakes.the break warning light came on. i took it to the dealer and $795.00 they claimed i needed for both brakes and rotors which i could not understand since 6 months prior the rotors had been replaced. i again had to have the rotors and breaks replaced in july 2012 as well as the back breaks but this time i took it to another place other than the dealer and here it is 2014 and they are still holding and the cost was $495.00 for both front and back as well 4 new michelin tires the dealer wanted to charge me $495.00 for the back alone. the third incident occurred in las vegas i was in heavy traffic and the car shut off. it started back right away but i had a ten hour drive to make it home and this worried me. the fourth incident was with the sunroof i went to the car wash and the wax that was used caused the sunroof to stick after it dried and later the motor went out because of multiple attempts to open the roof, the dealer quoted me a price of $5000.00 to repair it. last but not least the srs light came on, i took it to the dealer and i was told that the drivers seatbelt and back seatbelt on drivers side were defective and if i had an accident the air bags might not deploy and the seatbelts might not hold, this will cost me $700.00 to have fixed. i don't have a money tree growing in my yard. also my rear taillight kept going out and what we found was that the entire casing had caught on fire and burned. the entire unit had to be replaced. i have paid more in repairs on this cars than i paid in groceries over the pass five years. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79231 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRN47J92A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in STOCKTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Seat BeltsMercedes Benz C230 2006 Seat Belts Review #10648266 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . on june 9, 2011 i drove to sacramento, california to visit my cousin when i got there i went to lock my doors but the lock kept jumping up and down. it finally locked after 12 attempts. i took it to the dealer and they quoted me a price of $3500.00 to replace the regulator. the second incident occurred on july 18, 2011 with my brakes.the break warning light came on. i took it to the dealer and $795.00 they claimed i needed for both brakes and rotors which i could not understand since 6 months prior the rotors had been replaced. i again had to have the rotors and breaks replaced in july 2012 as well as the back breaks but this time i took it to another place other than the dealer and here it is 2014 and they are still holding and the cost was $495.00 for both front and back as well 4 new michelin tires the dealer wanted to charge me $495.00 for the back alone. the third incident occurred in las vegas i was in heavy traffic and the car shut off. it started back right away but i had a ten hour drive to make it home and this worried me. the fourth incident was with the sunroof i went to the car wash and the wax that was used caused the sunroof to stick after it dried and later the motor went out because of multiple attempts to open the roof, the dealer quoted me a price of $5000.00 to repair it. last but not least the srs light came on, i took it to the dealer and i was told that the drivers seatbelt and back seatbelt on drivers side were defective and if i had an accident the air bags might not deploy and the seatbelts might not hold, this will cost me $700.00 to have fixed. i don't have a money tree growing in my yard. also my rear taillight kept going out and what we found was that the entire casing had caught on fire and burned. the entire unit had to be replaced. i have paid more in repairs on this cars than i paid in groceries over the pass five years. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79231 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRN47J92A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in STOCKTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10648266 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . on june 9, 2011 i drove to sacramento, california to visit my cousin when i got there i went to lock my doors but the lock kept jumping up and down. it finally locked after 12 attempts. i took it to the dealer and they quoted me a price of $3500.00 to replace the regulator. the second incident occurred on july 18, 2011 with my brakes.the break warning light came on. i took it to the dealer and $795.00 they claimed i needed for both brakes and rotors which i could not understand since 6 months prior the rotors had been replaced. i again had to have the rotors and breaks replaced in july 2012 as well as the back breaks but this time i took it to another place other than the dealer and here it is 2014 and they are still holding and the cost was $495.00 for both front and back as well 4 new michelin tires the dealer wanted to charge me $495.00 for the back alone. the third incident occurred in las vegas i was in heavy traffic and the car shut off. it started back right away but i had a ten hour drive to make it home and this worried me. the fourth incident was with the sunroof i went to the car wash and the wax that was used caused the sunroof to stick after it dried and later the motor went out because of multiple attempts to open the roof, the dealer quoted me a price of $5000.00 to repair it. last but not least the srs light came on, i took it to the dealer and i was told that the drivers seatbelt and back seatbelt on drivers side were defective and if i had an accident the air bags might not deploy and the seatbelts might not hold, this will cost me $700.00 to have fixed. i don't have a money tree growing in my yard. also my rear taillight kept going out and what we found was that the entire casing had caught on fire and burned. the entire unit had to be replaced. i have paid more in repairs on this cars than i paid in groceries over the pass five years. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79231 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRN47J92A. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in STOCKTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10682680 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . my car engine light came on in june of 2014. i took it to an independent repair company. they explained at that time that i may be dealing with a balance shaft issue. as the months progress, my engine light would come on and go off intermittently. the engine light eventually would not go off. i took it back to the repair shop and they confirm that it was a balance shaft issue and that it was a manufacturers problem. i called and emailed mercedes benz for assistance since it was not negligent on my part that this issue occurred. after making several phones and e-mailing the ceo, they told me that i would have to get it checked by a mercedes benz dealer to confirm the issue. i made the appointment with the mercedes benz dealer in december 2014 and they confirmed that it was a balance shaft issue and that it would cost around $5,000 to repair. i called mercedes benz back to request assistance and they explained that since the car had no recalls and that it was not a new car, they would pay 10% of the repair cost. i explained that i did not have the money to pay for the repairs and that i should not have to pay for the repairs since it is a manufacturers problem. to date , i am without a car to drive because i do not have the money to pay for the repairs. any assistance that you can give in this matter is greatly appreciated. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H16F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in HERMITAGE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Electrical SystemMercedes Benz C230 2006 Electrical System Review #10779561 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2015.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i bought the c230 at one year old. i had e perienced two times thatwhile freeway driving all power would be lost. pulled over and put in park, rev engine a bit but rpm's would not move. fast forward to december 2008 i sold car go my mom because i had a baby and car was too small. my mom since having car has lost power while freeway driving a total of six times now. very dangerous as there is no "code" or "error" for mechanic when diagnosing, nor is benz ackowleding ghe issue..Mileage was 68450 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in REDWOOD CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 EngineMercedes Benz C230 2006 Engine Review #10779561 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2015.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . i bought the c230 at one year old. i had e perienced two times thatwhile freeway driving all power would be lost. pulled over and put in park, rev engine a bit but rpm's would not move. fast forward to december 2008 i sold car go my mom because i had a baby and car was too small. my mom since having car has lost power while freeway driving a total of six times now. very dangerous as there is no "code" or "error" for mechanic when diagnosing, nor is benz ackowleding ghe issue..Mileage was 68450 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in REDWOOD CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Unknown Or OtherMercedes Benz C230 2006 Unknown Or Other Review #10779561 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2015.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . i bought the c230 at one year old. i had e perienced two times thatwhile freeway driving all power would be lost. pulled over and put in park, rev engine a bit but rpm's would not move. fast forward to december 2008 i sold car go my mom because i had a baby and car was too small. my mom since having car has lost power while freeway driving a total of six times now. very dangerous as there is no "code" or "error" for mechanic when diagnosing, nor is benz ackowleding ghe issue..Mileage was 68450 miles. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in REDWOOD CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 Power TrainMercedes Benz C230 2006 Power Train Review #10782141 MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ C230 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl-the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently to 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission control module was faulty. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. js .Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBRF52H16F. Mercedes Benz C230 2006 problem was reported in IRVINE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. |
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