2002 Mercedes Benz C230 electrical problems

Filed Nov 6, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · VA

There is an old recall campaign for the Camshaft Seal, # 2009100001. This car is among those affected by this problem and should be covered for issues and repairs.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Electrical · FL

Takata recall esl (electric steering lock) components the motor fails to unlock the steering the first time, but work in following attempts. Some times it takes 1 to 4 hours for esl to unlock. This happens only when the vehicle is parked weather overnight or just coming out of the store shopping.

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 12,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz c230. While driving between 15-20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the ABS and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wire harness melted and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 50,000 miles · KS

The power seat modules continuously drain the battery causing dead battery within 24-48 hours. The seats must be unplugged to stop the problem. Mercedes dealership wants $100 to diagnose and $1,500 per seat module. There are hundreds of people online with the same problem making this a defect.

Filed Jan 7, 2012 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · CA

Both front power seat modules drain battery when car is off.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz c 230. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the fuel pump wiring and several other wires were burned. The mechanic advised that if the fuel tank had been full of gasoline, the vehicle would have caught on fire. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer advised the failure was not considered a safety issue and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2008 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

While driving on highway out of state at approx. 60mph car suddenly bucked and all power cut out, all lights on control panel lit up- hit clutch and gas, vehicle restarted. Nearest dealer would not see me for 2 weeks, dealer in another state did diagnostic estimated repair at close to $4,000; already gave over $1800 as downpayment toward parts. Repair ? Scheduled for next week. Read other complaints, believe manufacturer should take some responsibility here, and want reassurance if repair does not work I will not be continuously charged while they replace everything until the get it right. Said computer did not read a defect. Car has been serviced by dealers only at every recommended service milestone.

Filed Jul 27, 2007 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · KS

My 2002 mercedes c230 kompressor keeps draining the battery. I have had the battery and the alternator replaced. No one, including the dealer can determine what is causing the drain. Online forums from mercedes outline that this is a regular issue that mercedes is aware of, but no recall has been issued.

Filed May 15, 2006 · Electrical · 47,320 miles · TX

Error message appearing on my instrument cluster display stating that "under voltage consumer defective!" along with a "battery/alternator visit workshop" error. Taking the car to a service station indicates that the voltage regulator is faulty. Currently there is a recall for all mercedes models except mine in the USA. Eventually the battery became discharged.

Filed Jan 14, 2003 · Electrical · NJ · crash

The consumer states that while driving onto a ramp, the electronic stability program had function erratically. The consumer applied the right rear brakes causing the vehicle to drive into the curb. The consumer feels that this defective part is life threatening. Scc