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.
Mercedes Benz C230 stalling problems
38 of the 657 owner complaints about the Mercedes Benz C230 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 38
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical repair cost reported
- $4,400
- typical mileage
- 78,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Check engine light 9Loss of power 4Fuel pump 4Jerking 3Fire or smoke 2Engine failure 2Won't start 1
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz c230 n/a. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was no longer operable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spring coil had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 290,000. Updated 06/30/16 *bf updated 08/17/16*lj
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.
Unintended surge in accelerator. I was reversing into a parking stall in the garage of a condo complex. This is a compact stall with only about eight inches of space from the tire to the dividing line, so I need to park very carefully and slowly. Once the vehicle was in motion and I was partially into the parking stall, I released my foot from the accelerator, preparing to work my way into the stall. Instead of slowing down, the car surged backwards at a much higher speed. The vehicle rammed and bounced off a concrete wall with great force. The tires had squealed before the impact. The vehicle ended up in about the same position that it was in before the accelerator surge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the engine wiring harness and the engine cam shaft adjustment solenoid, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz C230 stalling
Which Mercedes Benz C230 years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (8 complaints), 2007 (8 complaints) and 2006 (6 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the Mercedes Benz C230?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $4,400 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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