2002 Mercedes Benz C230 engine 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 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 Oct 16, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 79,231 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 14, 2009 · Engine · 83,000 miles · CA

I bought a car and the check engine light went on, its a 2002 c230 kompressor 2 door, and the dealer said its a sensor from the supercharger.

Filed Nov 6, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 56,146 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz c230. On october 15, 2008, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 15 MPH on its own. The vehicle was towed to the garage. It was diagnosed that the radiator failed and coolant fluid penetrated the transmission reserved fluid. The mechanic replaced the radiator and cleaned the transmission at the cost of $5,000. The mechanic stated that the transmission will eventually also need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 56,146 and current mileage is 59,000. Updated 02/24/09. *lj updated 02/25/09.

Filed Jun 13, 2008 · Engine, Seats · MD

I own a 2002 mercedes benz c230, which has now had 2 severe issues with it. The first issue is the electrical system - the seat control modules go faulty and start draining the battery even when the car is turned off. If you have a battery drain, this is the likely culprit. I have replaced the seat control modules a total of 3 times. This is a common problem according to internet boards. The 2nd problem is that oil started to leak all over the wires. Again another common problem according to the internet boards.

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Engine · 47,300 miles · GA

Check engine light illuminated after 1,000 miles after I bought the car used. The car had 47,000 miles. The engine was not performing as well as it had been. The dealer ran a diagnostic which revealed six sensors had failed and needed replacing. Upon subsequent investigation the dealer found that oil had leaked into the sensors wiring harness and contaminated the sensors.

Filed Sep 14, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 1,000 miles · AZ

I leased a mercedes benz c230 compressor for my daughter in 2001. The sun roof didn't slide back on the exterior or the interior. The dealer dismantled the sun roof. Mercedes refunded the first month's lease payment since she did not have use of the vehicle for the first month. After one year the sun roof needed additional repair. At 31,000 miles - the power steering failed the brakes failed and were replaced the differential broke the sun roof once again wasn't working... The interior sliding mechanism failed for the third time in 2 and 1/2 years. The check engine light came on because the coolant sensor failed, the car overheated but the sensor registered cool. Currently at 37,000 miles - the transmission had to be taken apart because it wasn't shifting gears. The motor on the driver's power window broke and had to be replaced. The left turn harness had to be replaced because the flasher broke. While they were fixing the transmission they somehow damaged the rear window and the rear windshield is now being replaced. The check engine light is still coming on occasionally. Mercedes ceased to manufacture this vehicle in 2005. My daughter spoke to the regional rep., he was unresponsive, rude and hung up on her. I have lost confidence in this vehicle and I have every reason to believe that it will continue to break down and jeopardize my daughter's safety. The engine could break down because of a defective sensor that they cannot seem to fix. The incident date that follows is the date of the most recent problem .. The transmission and the rear window.

Filed Aug 2, 2004 · Engine · 170,000 miles · WA

While driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled. Then, vehicle restarted on its own. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection numerous times. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Apr 18, 2004 · Engine · 25,500 miles · IL

After driving the car 90 miles on the highway, I was in local traffic about to make a left turn when the car stalled. I needed to restart the car before it would run briefly and then stall again. It kept stalling in traffic before I could pull over and have it towed in for service.