The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it would pass emissions after only a simple minor fix. After I took possession, the check engine light came on. The car began running rough and showing hesitation. A scan immediately showed a camshaft position sensor fault, cylinder misfire, lean fuel condition, and oxygen sensor/emissions faults. I was also told by a professional shop that the timing chain may be failing. I was then warned that these problems can cause power loss or engine stalling while driving, and that the vehicle in this condition would likely not pass a legal emissions inspection. I was never told about any of these safety or emissions problems before taking the vehicle. This situation creates a safety risk because sudden loss of engine power or stalling can happen in traffic.
Mercedes-Benz C250 stalling problems
23 of the 727 owner complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C250 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2012 model year.
- owner complaints
- 23
- worst model year
- 2012
- typical mileage
- 56,980
By model year
Often reported together
Check engine light 11Hesitation 3Fuel pump 3Won't start 2Won't shift 1
Trouble codes mentioned
P008A 1P0002 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the diagnosis was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
While trying to pass big rig on freeway my car went into lymph mode and stalled causing the car behind me to brake and almost caused an accident. My engine light came on & after getting it checked out I retrieve the following code P0002. After doing some research it appears this is an ongoing issue with this year and model of car.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall while driving at various speeds. The contact would have to place the vehicle in park, turn the vehicle off then on again to regain proper function. The vehicle's collision prevention assist plus inoperative warning was illuminated. The contact stated that there were other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact called the dealer who confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,775.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz c250. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v043000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning indicator was illuminated. On one occasion, while the contact's vehicle was stopped, another vehicle crashed into its rear driver's side. The contact stated that the headrests detached due to the impact. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received injuries to the neck and back, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. After the crash, the ABS, air bag, and several other unknown warning indicators illuminated. Also, the brakes failed to operate properly and the vehicle began to stall. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of houston greenway (located at 3900 southwest freeway, houston, tx 77027, 713-489-211) where the brakes were repaired; however, the failures still occurred. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz c250. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40-50 MPH and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of valencia (23355 valencia blvd, santa clarita, ca 91355, (661) 753-5555) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft and engine sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 75,000.
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.
2014 mercedes c 250 1) smells of strong fuel fumes inside and outside of vehicle 2) stalls when attempting to pass vehicles or accelerate sometimes 3) red painting has clear coat finish peeling 4) car smells like spoiled milk / mildew during summer months when air conditioner is starting
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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The model years with the most reports are 2012 (9 complaints), 2013 (9 complaints) and 2014 (4 complaints).
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