2007 Mercedes Benz C230 electrical problems

Filed Mar 5, 2026 · Electrical, Lights · 99,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated while driving in a storm, the windshield cracked. The taillight and indicator lights were inoperable. There was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there was no failure with the sunroof. The vehicle was repaired. After retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start while the temperature was 20 degrees. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer by AAA. The tow truck driver jump-started the vehicle and closed the sunroof. The dealer informed the contact that the sunroof was leaking, the battery needed to be replaced, and the solenoid was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the remote was inoperable. The passenger’s side mirror light was inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

Hi my name is [XXX] my son's name is [XXX] we bought the car and had no problems tell recently my brother n his associates have been making it a part of there day to day basis to spice the wires to the ecu and the fuel tank and transmission was stolen now they put a stolen one in my car and it's messed up my ability to go over 20 or shift and my esp and abs srs lights are just going off like a Christmas tree . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 21, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 166,000 miles · TX

Came to my car one day after it sat for maybe an hr at my mechanics house the doors unlocked with remote, went to srart car and it did not a make unlock vibrating sound after that realized it was not working, spent 400 dollars each on two different keys both of those did not work, techs had issue orogramming key

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 47,800 miles · CA

Problem shifting gear. Only 47k miles. Stuck in the freeway only acceleration of 30 MPH. Dealership diagnosis conductor plate $1800-2800 repair. *bf VIN not available.

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · OH

I received a recall on the airbag and electrical system

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 145,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Major problems drive train senors air bags

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 123,000 miles · NV · fire

Relay/ fuse box in engine compartment caught on fire after I drove home from work I parked and entered my home. I returned to my vehicle and smelled a strong plastic burning smell immediately with concern opened the hood and found my relay/fuse box and wiring from under all melted severely. Called mercedes bens and towed it right away. The dealer ship is trying to hold me responsible for damages that I strongly believe is a factory defect. I need help in this matter

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Transmission went out at 100,ooo miles car went out without warning going at a rate of 40 miles per hour on a buisy highway motorist stranded with a walking disability, esp light came on when trying to put car in drive would not had to be towed now at mercedes dealership north palm beach , dealer ship advised would cost 12,ooo.oo to repair recall was too late to file deadline 2-15-16.

Filed May 16, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 112,261 miles · MS

Balance shaft is bad mercedes wants $5833 to fix it now they have a class action lawsuit against them for that they should have to pay the whole amount to fix it as I looked for recall I found the problem for my gas tank that should have been recalled to if you fill the car up you can smell gas need help to fix this

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 13,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle exhibited failures related to loss of acceleration, electrical failures with the turning signals, air bag light illumination and exhaust system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor and the camshaft sensor were defective. Also, the actuator timing chain, balance shaft and the valve cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.