2006 Mercedes Benz C230 transmission problems

Filed Dec 9, 2024 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 35 MPH with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to stall while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic linked the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: LI03.30-P-050027. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under the service bulletin. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 2, 2023 · Transmission · 131,629 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission failed to shift, and the transmission appeared to be frozen in the 2nd gear. The contact stopped and turned off the vehicle and shifted into park (P); when the vehicle was restarted and shifted into drive (D), the vehicle was lunging and jerking. The contact stated that it was difficult to shift from drive (D) to park (P) or reverse (R), because the vehicle would lunge in the direction the transmission was shifted. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the transmission control module sensor. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,629.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 5 miles · TX

My car has a computer system problem. It has to be reset to where it wont erase what is already on the computer system. I can't drive it because its stalling or it shakes to much when u are stoped at a red light it girks alot and I can't drive it cuz it doesn't have a lot of power to get speed when using it on the highway I have had a second opinion on what is wrong with and its the computer system so please help I need assistance my husband and I are disabled also the speedometers is not working.

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · TX

Takata recall" 2006 mercedes benz c230 I was driving home and my car started misfiring really bad, the check engine light came on and started flickering and stayed on and the lights in the car on the dash and on the radio started to flicker on and off and then the car just was limp it wouldn't even pick up speed it was slowing down on the freeway with very busy traffic .I was scared for my life and my friend that we were going to come to a complete stop in rush hour traffic . I tried to hurry home but it was would not pick up speed it keep going slower and slower and when we had to slow down or stop due to traffic it actually turned completely off twice and I was so scared that an acceident would happen it was misfiring and just a terrible experience this should be some kind of recall or something they need to look into it abc fix it before someone gets hurt or worse .

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 41,060 miles · HI

Takata recall- went in for recall SRS light turned on.dealer said it would cost 150- to find out problem, I've said isn' the SRS light is the airbag unit? He said no mechanic is going work if the red light is on, unless the red light not there.so I've asked what if something happens along the way? He said sorry, then( I rescheduled in 5 days. I took car home to get SRS-redligjt off.) at honolulu, mercedes benz.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c230. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently to 10 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · NC

Was driving at 55mph and then all of a sudden my car speed dropped down to 20 MPH even with my gas pedal pushed all the way down and the rpms went between 6000 to 7000. I had to put on my flashers and pull to the side of the road and then car hard shifted to park and then again into drive. Once I turned the car completely off it restarted with no issues and had car towed to the dealer.

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

"attempting to speed up from stop to 45 MPH and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 MPH. I tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. No response at all past 35 MPH". My car does not accelerate as it should. I went to a auto shop and they said I have an intake manifold problem.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 71,000 miles · CA

Attempting to speed up from stop to 45 MPH and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 MPH. I tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. No response at all past 35 MPH. I pulled over and turned off the car for 5 minutes. Then I started the car again and the acceleration performed as it should.

Filed Dec 11, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 84,234 miles · CA

Moments after exiting the freeway and reducing speed at around 35 MPH my car did not accelerate and continue as it would in neutral. Family in the car panic and for my fortune light traffic on an usual busy street. The check engine light did not turn on at the moment of days after the incident. A week later without a warning the vehicle engine light turn on and lost speed in the freeway. This incident could easy cause my family and other drivers a fatal accident and preventable injuries. I have found many similar incidents describing what happen to me and its awful that nothing is being done to fix it. I will contact my local representative and senator to demand action and a formal investigation about this issue.