2007 Mercedes Benz C230: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 24, 2024 · Fuel system · 300,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact heard fluttering sounds coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that on two occasions, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred approximately two months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 228,000 miles · FL

The federal safety agency recall 08v303000. My car fuel gauge misreads what is not there. Stalls and not restart without tapping the fuel pump. Fuel light indicates fuel sensor need to be replaced. After paying $327.00 still continues to malfunction. Stopped several times on street and parking lots. Towed several times. Refuses to start without notice. Harness for it not found. Impact of accident lost fuel. Since accident towed three times stalled and towed once and twice by mercedes benz. Replacement cost $1051.00.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Engine · DC

Engine cooling system major engine repair engine oil leak engine belt drive major oil usage rear r/discs & pads; the car was taken to the alexandria mercedes-benz dealership for check engine light; I rec'd a list of over $6,000 (above) worth of engine problems; I was also told that the cam sensors were bad; no cost was listed; I left the location, car started stalling and hesitating; took it to another local ntb dealer for a machine reading, and was told that a part of the engine manifold was broken - plastic part that controls the air flow and enables fuel flow; took it back to the dealer; they refused to repair my engine manifold; the car is now dangerous to drive; jumped out of gear on the major highway back to dc - all of this is a shock; the car has had all of its annual service; kept up; has had car cover; zi bought it new in 2007; now with only 40,000 miles, the engine should not disintegrate; the entire attitude of the alexandria mb dealership is horrific; as a consumer I was robbed and my safety and those on the road were endangered due to this poor service and possible inflated list of engine problems, one of which I was told they created. And at any rate, md is responsible for making certain these engine problems should not exist, after all this is not normal wear and tear; no one told me that the car engine was only good for 40,000!

Filed Feb 9, 2016 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle starting jerking as if it were to stall. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission seemed as if the vehicle was in neutral. The vehicle was shut off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the conductor plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes c230. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH with the vehicle in second gear, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 160,000 miles · TN

Balance shaft premature failure found by cel (check engine light) during diagnostics check at mercedes benz of nashville, tn. The engine has been running well so I was shocked that the first time my check engine light came on that the repair is the balance shaft $5,600 repair. Mbusa refused good will assistance to service director [xxx] on 8/21/13. The service report shows all engine related checks are green/good except for the check engine light reading balance shaft replacement required. I drive over 100 interstate miles daily so the warranty is exceeded quickly. Based on # of claims this is a common problem that will eventually be a safety hazard because the car will fail to accelerate when merging and even stall out complete at any speed. Where is the recall????? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. Several days later while the contact was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled three times in the course of a 24-hour period. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v303000 (electrical system). And contacted the manufacturer, who advised that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign and offered no further assistance. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 57,000. Updated 1/29/13 *cn updated 2/4/2013

Filed Jan 6, 2013 · Fuel system · 30 miles · CA

I was driving the car on 01-04-2013 in traffic the car stalled almost causing an acident. And on 01-06-2013 the car stalled again on a busy street near my house again almost causing an acident.I purchased the car from penske mercedes benz of west covina on 08-03-2012.I was told that the car was in perfect condition.and that it had been serviced.now I'm afraid to drive the because of having an acident.and also they did not tell me that the car had been on recall for this problem. And now they don't want too fix the car. Can you please get this problem resolved.thank you and have-a-great day.