I first noticed this problem about 2 years ago. I was on the highway getting ready to pass a big rig. About 2 seconds after I excelerated I noticed that I lost power to the engine and the check engine light turned on. I kept my foot on the pedal hoping to regain power to pass the big rig. I had no such luck. Shortly after I had vehicles behind me having to slow down because my car wouldn't excelerate to the desired speed. I finally made my way out of the highway to check my engine. I couldn't see a problem but the check engine light stayed on and the loss of power continued. I had to drive my car home slow. The next day I noticed that the check engine light had turned off and I was able to drive the car normal. The loss of power in that situation was scary and could have gone a lot worse. I know I am not the only one who has experienced this problem. I have seen blogs and youtube videos who describe similar experiences. Please help find a solution before someone is seriously hurt do to this problem.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 fuel system complaints
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Auto only has 56k miles and fuel pump went out, auto stalled in city traffic 2 times in motion, no warning on issue unexpected due to low mileage on auto. No engine code till 200 miles after first stall, engine light finally came on, then second stall happened. Had code read p008a triggered. Took to personal mechanic for testing and repair. Had the system tested for the relay, the filter and it was the fuel pump. First occurrence 03/19/2019 second occurrence 03/23/19.
When I'm driving the car seems to loose power then it accelerates like it hit turbo power and the engine light comes up. It only has 57000 miles. When I drive it on eco it runs fine and when I change to s start giving problems. The car feels like it stalls, almost as if it's getting no fuel. My mechanic advise me to get in touch with you and see if you can advise me on what to do with it, because it shouldn't be happening. The acceleration issues with this vehicle present an imminent threat to safety of both driver and other vehicles.
I bought the certified car at 50k and at 70k miles, right after the warranty ended - check engine light came on and the dealership said it will cost $8k due to camshafts to repair!! They even suggested that I should consider trading the car in! Keep in mind I still owe $28k so that option is out! Since then the check engine light still on even after I got it repaired at a local/affordable mechanic and it's about 110k mileage and the engine is rattling as it runs. This is my 3rd benz and the first 2 failed due to the transmission failure. I just can't believe these german cars cause so many problems and so costly to repair. What happen to you pay for what you get!!! Today, while I was driving the car just slowly stop and the engine cut off! Aaa came to check and it's not the battery so will need to get towed. Still owe $10k left- I don't know what to do! No other car to drive .
Airbag recall notice march 2017, still no resolution. Seats advertised as leather, not leather intermittent gas smell fills cabin of vehicle causing respiratory issues
The cel came on and the engine was having a rough start . I took it to the repair shop and after using the star diagnostic system the diagnoses was camshaft adjusters in failure. The remedy replace the camshaft adjusters. Cost $3500.00.
Car showed signs well before vehicle started showing codes. When I would start it up the vehicle sounded like a rocket ship was about to take off and shortly after the noise would go away. With no codes mercedes tried replacing the some AC parts but it didn't help. I just assumed the noise was harmless if mercedes says nothing's wrong than it must be okay. Then one day I went to turn the car on and it hesitated making all kinds of noise but always started after holding the key in the on position and pushing forward. Car seems to work well once started but I am using more gas which might be related.the check engine light came on afterwards and would turn itself off. After bringing it to mercedes they state I need a new intake variable camshaft adjustor and it's a good idea to replace the exhaust as well since there's no charge for additional labor since the exhaust adjustor is going to be accessible. My car is at 68,000 miles and well kept this is a mechanical issue with mercedes in multiple models and years.
On multiple occurrences the vehicle has started to misfire at random times and speeds ranging from 45-70 MPH resulting in "limp mode" or a stalling condition. The check engine light comes on, but will not be on when the vehicle is restarted. The dealership on no occasion has been able to duplicate my concern although others have been in the car to witness. I feel very unsafe driving the vehicle as when it stalls on the highway, I lose steering and brakes as well.
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