2005 Mercedes Benz C230: check engine light

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 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 May 15, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 68,000 miles · DE

My 18yr old college student was driving back from her summer classes at and the car suddenly lost power and she had to pull over on the side of the road to avoid an car accident ....I'm not sure what to do now cause I can't afford to have this problem fixed according to what I've been reading ...something about trans slipping with faulty 0894 code and a blown k-1 clutch which seems to be a common problem,,,when I got the car home and I drove it the car was losing power for some reason please help....I'm a single retired mother whom is just trying to educate my daughter but without a death...this car is really dangerous what should I do ???????and I just got the car out of the shop two days ago for check engine light just so my daughter can attend summer college classes.

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 Mar 18, 2008 · Engine · 56,000 miles · WA

Check valve on the m271 motor in my 2005 c230 has a defect allowing the supercharged air to enter into the crankcase of the engine pushing oil into it and it caused a misfire reading, loss of power and the check engine light to go on. The campaign I found identical to my problem is number is 2008020002. However it's repair coverage is only associated with a range of VIN #'s throughout 2003-2005 which my car is a 2005, but the campaign is not listed under my VIN#.

Filed Aug 13, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 1,900 miles · NJ

Problem starts with a hesitation upon acceleration and loss of power while driving. After shutting engine off, then upon starting vehicle, engine would start to shake and stumble. Check engine light would come on. Vehicle engine sounds as if it going to blow up and has no power and stalls becomes undriveable. If you shut engine off again and restart sometimes car can be driven even though check engine light remains on. It always shows the same codes for repair. Car has been towed to dealer 2 times and driven over 4 additional times. Each time the code comes up as a coil defect and dealer has replaced coil #2 several times due to coil being burnt along with cleaning and/or replacement of spark plugs only to have the problem recur within hours or days. They still have not been able to correct problem. Dealer gave me same model loaner vehicle which I had to return within hours due to same problems.