Mercedes Benz 240 stalling problems

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Engine · 120,000 miles · GA

The engine would suddenly shut off while driving at highway speed. We restarted the vehicle after we coasted to a stop at the side of the road. The first time this happened, we were 1 hour into a 3 hr road trip. A mercedes benz certified mechanic could find nothing wrong I.e., no fault codes appeared when the diagnostic was run. The problem reappeared 2 hrs into another 4 hr. Road trip and again on the local highway after 1/2 hr of driving. Each time we were able to coast to a stop at the side of the road and then restart the car. After each occasion, we had the car diagnosed, but nothing appeared to be wrong.

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · AZ

At several points during a road trip this past weekend, my 2001 mercedes c240 suddenly died while cruising at highway speed. There was no indication of any problems with the car in the months leading up to this incidence. However, shortly after purchasing it, the same thing happened while driving on the interstate at highway speed. The dealer checked the car at that time but never took any corrective action. In the latest incidences this past week the stalling put me in immediate danger of being hit because they happened on a mountain road with no shoulder and no place to pull off to safety. Traffic coming up from behind around a blind curve would not have been likely to see me in time to stop. Fortunately, after each incidence of stalling I was able to quickly restart the car after coming to a complete stop. I have an appointment with the mercedes dealer in the morning in an attempt to fix the problem. As of now I have no indication of the cause. Until it is fixed, I consider the car too dangerous to drive on the highway.

Filed Jul 10, 2005 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · VA

Purchased the used 2002 used vehicle in march 2005. By april 2005, the electrical components/harness that connects the SRS, tele-aid and other computerized components started draining the battery whcih causes a slow stall before an immediate stoppage on the highway. Mercedes benz mechanics have disconnected the SRS (airbags), tele-aid and most of the instrument cluster to no avail, which is causing additional hazardous and safety issues. I have visited 4 mercedes benz service centers in ny, nj, pa and va for a total of 8 times and no one has able to provide an adequate diagnosis to fix the problem. The last visit to an mb service center was july 7, 2005, in an effort to prevent future deaths or injuries to myself or others. The model is a c240.

Filed Jul 22, 2004 · Fuel system · OH

(1) car was parked in the garage. Car did not start. Called roadside assistance and while waiting for the technician to call, the car started (after 45 minutes). I drove the car to the dealership and the dealer did not find any fault codes. I drove the car to work and the car stopped while driving on the highway (2) the car shut off while driving. Engine shut off. Electrical power still on as radio still operating. I pulled over to the shoulder and keenly dodged traffic and parked on the highway shoulder. (3) I removed the key from the ignition and tried again repeadetly to start the car. The car started. I made it to work and was just to busy to take my car into service. After work, I tried to restart the car. The car wouldn't start. I called roadside assistance. Technician arrived onsite and the car once again turned on with luck. The technician believes a new fuel pump is need.

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Engine · MN

Problems with engine surging and stalling. *mr the vehicle experienced vapor lock. The fuel in the fuel lines to the engine vaporized due to high temperatures. This caused the vehicle to stall and or surge. Mercedes claimed that the fuel in minnesota was the cause of this condition. The vehicle would suddenly die, intermittently restart and stall again. Accidents had almost been caused by this problem. The dealer could not determine the problem. The check engine light had illuminated. Another service dealer found a code for misfire but could not identify. The stepper motor linkage had broken. *sc

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Electrical · 10,500 miles · CA

Vehicle without any warning stalled in the middle of the road, and noticed all warning lights were on. Dealer claims it was a broken wire? Lucky did not happened on freeway while driving 70 MPH.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Electrical · CA

Consumer stated while driving at 55 MPH and with no warning vehicle stalled, causing consumer to pull off the road.

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Fuel system · FL · crash

After bringing to the attention of mercedes benz of tampa a problem/concern with hesitation one week after purchase of my c240, I was told to start the car out in second or third gear. Approximately one and a half weeks later my engine stalled in the middle of an intersection, as a result there was an accident which potentially could have been fatal. I then immediately took the car in for service, and was told the computer could not find a code/problem with the vehicle. The service department changed out the fuel pumps in the car after stating there have been problems. The car now shows a noticable improvement. After receipt of the car, I spoke with the general manager, who had the assistant manager call me from mercedes benz of tampa and I was quickly referred to the mercedes benz customer care line. After voicing my complaint twice, and put on hold twice I was then hung up on. Dt

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer state while accelerating from a stop without any indication vehicle stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Nlm

Filed Dec 22, 2001 · Acceleration · FL

Repeated episodes of almost stalling followed by unintended acceleration.