2005 Mercedes Benz C230 engine problems

Filed May 18, 2023 · Engine · CA · fire

Vehicle began smoking on highway. No check engine or indicator of any fault codes. No previous coolant or oil leaks, or fuel leaks appeared to be visible or of issue. Vehicle had to be pulled over on side of highway as smoke began to became increasing with darker color from the engine bay, then making its way into the inner cabin Of the vehicle. Within a minute the full engine and front end of vehicle was engulfed in flames. Occupant was barley able to get out due to the vehicles dark smoke which caused disorientation for the driver. A good samaritan removed driver from vehicle and approximately 2 minutes later the entire car and cabin was engulfed in flames. Car was deemed a total loss with front end, cabin, and areas near the back seat/ window were burned to complete bare metal. Emergency personnel numerous times mentioned how lucky occupant was since these types of vehicle fires are typically fatal followed by the speed of fire it had spread throughout the process when engulfed.

Filed Jun 22, 2022 · Engine, Seats · TX

I was driving my car to work and the next thing you know it slowed down only going 40mph. Then the engine light came on and now it want go in reverse. The electrical has went out for moving the headrest up and down, moving the seat forward n backwards. The battery keep draining, this is the 3rd new battery I had to buy. It's still beging drain. The sunroof will not open all electrical has went out in that area. It has never been able to open. The windshield wiper motor has went out. I took the car to the dealership they sais it wasn't nothing they can do since there wasn't no recall for this model

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 72 miles · OR

Hi my name is [xxx] I own the vehicle describe and provided the VIN nr I went to the mercedes benz of portland or situated in 1605 s.w naito pkwy portlland oregon on the date of 3 october 2019 because this car have a s.r.s recall they make me waiting from 10;16 to 15;41 but they du not want to solve all the recall for free motivated the company they do not allow to change every sensor for free because on the cost too big !!! The car have several issue since that and I am on disability I can change those issue by myself please take note and helping me >thank you very mach [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc *tr

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 110,000 miles · NY

I have been notified about the safety air bag recall however, I have just found oil in my wiring harness. My car is idling very rough and stalling, the check engine light is on, I received 8 codes. I have oil in my camshaft wiring harness, my piston 1 fuel inject, spark plugs, and front of the engine where camshaft adjuster magnets are covered in black sludge oil. Another mercedes owner told me the same thing happened to his car and was "pigtailed" there has been a recall on this issue for this type of car 2005 c230 kompressor sport the recall number is #200910001. I would like for the mercedes benz dealership to resolve this issue, I need a government letter to be approved. May you please assist me with this request?

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CA

As I was driving the car engine started vibrating and the engine light came on and the car engine stopped suddenly. The car was towed to my mechanic who diagnosed the timing chain cam sprocket teeth were worn out causing the timing chain to jump and destroy the engine. Research showed this is common factory defect with these engines since mercedes used soft metal for the sprockets causing premature wear. I contacted mercedes and they told me there is no open recall or class action suit for this year/model and recommended the car be towed to a mercedes dealership for evaluation. My local mercedes dealer informed me they require $200 fee to inspect the car and the replacement engine will cost me $10,000-15,000. The care is 13 years old and has 135,000 and out of warranty. How is it that mercedes can advertise their slogan "the best or nothing" when they manufacture engines that are destroyed at such relative low mileage? I was lucky not to have a collision with another vehicle on the road and was lucky to be able to stop the car when the engine failed without injuring myself or others.

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

1.8l 4 cylinder supercharged. Teeth on cam gears broken off and worn down to the point of the vehicle jumping timing. And damaging valves and other major components. Cost of parts quotes from the local mercedes dealer, 900.00 per gear, timing chain 330.00 not including any labor, if any other components were damaged more parts are required. Reason for this happening is due to mercedes using a thin bicycle like chain for timing. Stretches beyond safe limits in 50k of miles. Loose chain eventually breaks and/or damages cam gear teeth and other components. Many incidents of this can be found at mbworld.org and benzworld.org.

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Engine · 109,000 miles · NY

The cam shaft gears have worn out pre-maturely causing the vehicle to just die and not restart leaving my wife stranded. This is a direct cause of a defective part, the gear was not hardened properly.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Airbags, Engine · 47,668 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was shut off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the camshaft solenoid had leaked oil into the engine wiring harness and control module. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. On a separate occasion, the SRS warning light was illuminated. The dealer replaced the seat belt harness and front driver side air bag wiring to correct the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,668.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Engine · 104,000 miles · FL

Tl. The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. The contact while driving 20 MPH the vehicle started shaking and loses power. The happens while the vehicle is accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and the mechanic notice the cylinders were miss firing so the mechanic replaced the coils to the spark plugs. A month later the vehicle started shaking and losing power so the contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic. The mechanic discovered the cylinders had a loss of compression. The mechanic re-manufacturer the cylinder heads in the engine. Two year later the same circumstances are occurring in the vehicle again. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the cylinder and the manufacturer stated they've haven't heard of any problems with this particular year make model. The contact has notice other complaints regarding the cylinder head on the internet. The contact stated this is a manufacturer defect that the manufacturer should take responsibility for the repairs. The failure mileage was 104,000. Jo

Filed Oct 2, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · DC

First, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty SRS light coming on and the esp light coming on. I had to pay for all of this. Next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. I have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and I felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. Now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. I cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and I cannot unlock the trunk of the car. My car just sits because I feel I should not have to pay for any of this any more. I have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. I do not want to pay for another vehicle. I feel my car is unsafe. My car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. I was not happy with the service so I decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. They continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. Please help in resolving some of the issues I have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. I would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. I purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. Thank you.