Mercedes Benz C230 won't start problems

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

The SAM system failed and car would not start !It took months to be diagnosed by 3 different mechanics! The message said quite often that the Air bags have been deployed !The dealer could not determine the issue! There have been various recalls on the Takata air bags stating my C230 2005 Kompressor is included in the recall over the last few years and when I put in the vin it says my car is not included! My mechanic said I should take it to the dealer before someone is killed. All I want now is to have these airbags replaced! Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 6, 2022 · Electrical · CA

Steering column is locked. The car will not start.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 129,000 miles · MD

There are issues with the engine and the car will not start. There's a class action against mercedes in regards to this same engine issue. The car was in motion when it cut off and another time after being stationary the car would not start. There was never a check engine light or any signs that indicated engine issues before the engine completely failed. I also received a notice about my airbag having a recall about a year ago and this issue has not been resolved.

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · FL

Car would not start after fill-up. Removed back seat to find a puddle of gas on the fuel pump module (drivers side). Plastic on pump cracked, shorting out module. Big safety hazard.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Engine · 128,479 miles · GA

The check engine light came on my c230 2006 mercedes-benz therefore I'd taken the vehicle to the repair shop. The mb mechanic stated I have a bad balance shaft that needs to be replace. The mb repair shop quoted me over $6000 to repair a defective balance shaft. The engine will not start with this defective part, and/or the car will stop because of the failed part while driving.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · CA

I've had this problem several times where I put in the car key to start the car, yes it starts up but the gas gauge ,speedometer, and the rest on the dash go to all the way down and don't move, then my check engine light turns on. Sometimes the car doesn't start as well . I've gone to the dealership to buy a new key thinking it was the key but still the same problem. I saw that most of the c class has been recalled for the same issues I'm having but they didn't recall the c230. I believe you guys should do better investigation next time because I don't think I should have to pay to repair something that came defective. Also I've noticed that the 2006 c class also has a recall for the airbag which I've has the esn or esp letters popping up on ny dashboard stating something about the airbag yet my vehicle isn't eligible for that recall as well and I ask myself why? If they same problems I'm having are exactly the same I'm having with the recalled vehicle.

Filed Apr 17, 2013 · Engine · 96,013 miles · MO

The check engine light came on and I had the car looked into at a reputable mb dealership. The codes that were read were c1200 and c1208 for intake and camshaft timing retarded (need balance shaft). This is a $4,000 repair. I cannot believe that this is a problem on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles on it. I also see that I am not alone in having this problem on my c230 mb. Apparently many others have or had this same issue with the engine on 2006 and 2007 c230's. I did not have the work done due to the expensive costs. However I am now unable to drive my car because I run the risk of being stranded as I drove it the same day I picked it back up from the dealership and it would not start. After waiting several minutes and trying to start the vehicle back up it started as normal. It is very frustrating to drive the car and not ever know if it will start or not.

Filed Oct 2, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · DC

First, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty SRS light coming on and the esp light coming on. I had to pay for all of this. Next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. I have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and I felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. Now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. I cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and I cannot unlock the trunk of the car. My car just sits because I feel I should not have to pay for any of this any more. I have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. I do not want to pay for another vehicle. I feel my car is unsafe. My car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. I was not happy with the service so I decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. They continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. Please help in resolving some of the issues I have had with this 2005 c230 kompressor mercedes benz. I would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. I purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. Thank you.

Filed Jun 27, 2008 · Fuel system · 12,500 miles · NV

Engine failed to start; would crank, but would not start. Key had to be returned to off position to stop cranking action. Maintenance supervisor claims teh fuel pump was at fault.

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Acceleration · SC · crash · 2 injuries

The first time we noticed a problem was in mt. Pleasent, sc. We were dropping the children off to visit their dad. As soon as we returned to the car it would not start. We bought a new battery but that did not do it either. When we finally got the car to start it would take off as if it were driving itself. Several different things would happen. Either it would stall while idling or it would rev up the motor till you could hardly stop iyou would not even have to put your foot on the gas. Another time it did the same thing except it sounded like there was a jack hammer in the engine. They said it was a broken AC comoressor and adjusted the timing belt and replaced a air flow sensor. Another time it happened modern clasic motors (where I usually take it) said it was a defective airflow senser and replaced it with a new one. I also got a new aircompressor and fixed the AC. The next time was july 21, 2001. On my way home from columbia the car stalled in traffic a bystander and policeman pushed.