Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the engine wiring harness and the engine cam shaft adjustment solenoid, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
2003 Mercedes Benz C230: check engine light
9 of the 51 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz C230 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 57,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Just like other reports here - electrical malfunction. 50k miles. Took to mb dealer for rough idle at cold start up and low speeds; louder than normal idle at start and in reverse. No check engine light, no error or problem indicated in dash at all. Same diagnosis - dealer reported cam solenoids leaking engine oil into the wiring harness shorting harness components (o2 sensors etc.), high $$$ $3600-$4000 repair. Issue should be resolved and paid for by mb since this is known defect that severely reduces the drive-ability and value of the vehicle.
Check engine light on, with occasional poor gas mileage, rough running. When engine starts rough, engine stop/re-start gets engine to idle/run properly. Dealer reported cam solenoids leaking engine oil into the wiring harness shorting harness components (o2 sensors etc.), high $$$ repair. First occurrence at 57k miles (just out of warranty). Contacted mb, no concern, too bad for you. Sporadic red LED warning about gas cap, blinking indicator in fuel gauge, stop/restart engine, goes away (error not in owners manual). Car still running at 78k miles and usually 35 mpg during normal commute so far (without repair so far, do not have tail pipe emission check in area yet, so not mandated to fix mil light issue), clear ECM codes occasionally, come back after 3 key cycles. Stuck with car that is not worth fixing to have same problem come back. This cam solenoid/wiring harness/o2 sensor/check engine light issue should be resolved and paid for by mb since this is known defect that severely reduces the drivablilty and value of the vehicle.
Check engine light lead to rough idling and inability to drive vehicle. 2003 mercedes benz c230 with 61,650 miles on it. All cam sensors, o2 sensors, maf sensor, engine wiring harness replaced with necessary o-rings at dealer. Car was laid up 5 days and at a cost of $2,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c230. When the vehicle was started, it shook uncontrollably and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the engine oil was leaking and damaged the wiring harness and oxygen sensor. The repair would cost $2,000. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they were not responsible for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
Check engine light came on. I took it to the dealer and they told me that the o2 sensor needs to be replaced, and the engine harness needs to be replaced. This is because the cam sensor leaked and pushed oil inside the harness and now there is oil flowing in the harness. This means everywhere there is a contact of the harness there is a possibility that there is oil on it. This seems to have become a common issue now and mercedes is ignoring it. I have noticed that I am getting bad mileage because of the bad o2 sensor. The irony is that the dealer will fix it with the same exact part number only to have it leak again in 4 years.
The check engine light goes on, the next day I go to independent mercedes shop. They tell me my o2 sensors are bad. The reason that they are bad because of the cam sensor at the top end of the motor was leaking. The whole time it was leaking I didn't even know. Then the bad new everything has been coated in oil such as o2 sensors that is it gives out the check engine light. The engine harness is also coated in oil.
This is a 2003 c230 kompressor; manual transmission. Check engine light came on; in for service 4 times; cylinder head needs to be replaced/ valves not seated properly. Now mb says they can't find parts.
Consumer states that vehicle is two weeks old and has a fuel tank problem. The engine light stays illumniated. The dealer states a part needs to be replaced in the plastic gas tank. Please provide more information. Mr
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
- Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx
- Soot particles collecting on the bumper
- Mercedes-benz: daimler ag has determined that the engine vent hose on subject vehicles may not conform to...
- Check engine light on / fault codes FC1200 / FC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit
- Model C230, model years 2003-2005 - replace engine vent hoses
- Engine ticking (piston slap like sound) noise when accelerating between 1200 and 3000 RPM
- Engine oil leaks
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz C230 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2003 Mercedes Benz C230?
9 of 51 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz C230 (18%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Mercedes Benz C230?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Mercedes Benz C230
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2003 Mercedes Benz C230?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history