On thursday, february 27, 2020 my vehicle was not starting in order to take me home at 9:40 pm. Due to the failure of the esl in the steering column I am now forced to wait here until a tow truck comes. I do not feel safe in this location and wish my vehicle would start knowing that it has the correct amount of voltage at the battery.
The worst 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 55
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Seat cushion fore/aft adjuster seat cushion cover becomes detached
- Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- Tire pressure loss detection system inoperative" message in instrument cluster in yellow.
- Road test cannot be started after exchanging the ESP control unit or after successfully updating the software.
- Noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709P46C60 "Check mechanical steering...
- Oil in engine wiring harness
- Comand
- Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
- During long drives in humid states, the Check Engine Light may illuminate with DTCs for misfire on...
- Red display message in instrument cluster "Power Steering Malfunction
What 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The esl steering lock malfunctioned. This causes the car not to start. I had the airbags replaced due to recall about 3 week sales earlier. The car was working properly the day before and the next morning the car won't start and a message comes up about removing the key.
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Questions about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204
Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204, fewer than a typical C204 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C204 have?
No recalls on record.
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