Driving in traffic each time the car started to lose power. Cut off shortly while driving. Had 2 use foot on gas,brake to give car a way to move on. Force move. Putting awful, jerk like also, dog hit dash board cut right side of tongue.when park after incidents 3 times. Car would set, start about 15-30 mins start all over again. Had to tow home. Battery go dead after set, then at times start without charge at times. Afraid to drive to shop and pay too much for mechanic. Had it in tranny shop several times. Said nothing found.without transportation since oct 2014. A senior 69yrs. Already bought cash and paid monies for tires and etc.
The worst 1994 Mercedes Benz C220 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical17
- Acceleration6
- Fuel system4
- Engine2
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
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- Electrical17
- Acceleration6
- Fuel system4
- Engine2
- Driver assistance1
- Seat belts1
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The factory installed cruise control linkage may not have been adequately lubricated, which can cause binding and the throttle will not return to the closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.
- Risk
- The throttle sticking results in a loss of speed control and could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the cruise control linkage.
Recall number 94V091000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- NTG5.5
- If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single...
- Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
- Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- Driver and front passenger seats make cracking noise when cornering
- Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
- The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark
- Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (ABS) return flow pump running without control with...
1994 Mercedes Benz C220 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 |
What 1994 Mercedes Benz C220 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine harness crumbling/falling apart causing car to stall on numerous occasions.
The wiring insulation prematurely disintegrated under normal use causing the wires it is designed to protect and insulate, to short causing many problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz c220. While driving 2 MPH, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the gas pedal however, the vehicle would not accelerate. The dealer did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the wiring harness had failed and needed to replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting repairs. The current mileage was 214,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
My c-220 began to be hard to start. It also had a noise of running hard. Then it started shutting off on me. I had it check out and the wires of the fuel injector harness just began to crumble.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz c220. While decelerating from 55 MPH and under, the contact experienced unwanted activation of the cruise control. This increased the risk of a serious injury and crash. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v091000 (vehicle speed control). The contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,200. Updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/10/08.
It all started when I was warming up the car before work and I went back inside my house when I returned the car had shut off. Later at a stop light the cars engine shut off again. I'm at fear when ever I stop that the car may cut off. The check engine light is on and when reset it came back on. I was informed that the engine harness is deteriorating inside. The mechanical technician showed it to me. The cost to repair the engine harness, I was quoted and estimate of $1700.00 maybe I was told.
As I have been reading, this is a known issue, yet no recall has happened. The engine wiring harness is disintegrating for no other reason than age. As a result, the engine is starting to exhibit stalling issues and rough running, also fault codes are produced on the car computer. I have been told the wiring harness needs to be replaced to prevent further damage and fire.
My 1994 mercedes c220 vehicle lost power and stop running during a 120 mile trip at 10 pm. During cold weather my pregnant wife and I were lucky to have a signal on our cell phone we contacted aaa had to wait 1 hour finally vehicle was towed. The next day a mechanic inspected the vehicle and he attributed the problem to an injectors wire harness that lost insulating capacity causing wires to touch each other creating a circuit short and fuel injectors malfunction.
Engine wiring harness completely deteriorated. Abs light is on. Speedometer is not working , car revs at high RPM, fuel gauge not precise, car starts by itself, starter burned because it engaged while driving.
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Questions about the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220
Is the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220 reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220, fewer than a typical C220 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220?
Electrical system, with 17 complaints, typically around 148,000 miles. Next is acceleration (6).
How many recalls does the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
What year does the Mercedes Benz C220 have the most electrical problems?
The Mercedes Benz C220 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1995 (30 complaints), 1994 (17 complaints) and 1996 (17 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220 get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Mercedes Benz C220 range from 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 19 city and 26 highway.
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