2007 Mercedes Benz C280: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 56 complaints about the 2007 Mercedes Benz C280 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 9%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2007
5
2006
1
1999
4
1996
1
1995
3
1994
3

What owners say

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Engine · 94,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c-280.the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the right intake cam shaft magnet and the thermostat was replaced. On a separate occasion while the contact was driving 50 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle which was towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the problem to be the balance shaft. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The manufacturer was informed of the failure.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · MI

Noticed strong fuel smell. Fuel tank behind driver side had crack-had it replaced. 4th of july weekend noticed I could not fill up tank beyond 1/2 tank took it back into service defect was located in passenger side tank. On 7/15 car stalled on freeway---showed 1/2 tank of gas-assumed it was the battery. Took it into service again and it was the float in the tank that needed to be checked---problem solved-----so far. Was told by dealer my year/model did not qualify for recall. Recalls are determined by factory where it was built and excessive complaints for said problem from that factory. If the same fuel pump was found to be defective for other model years why wait for consumer to complain and pay out of pocket for repair.. Mercedes should recall pumps gratis ----sounds like good customer service to me.

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Electrical · 19,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c280. While driving 45 MPH the vehicle stalled without prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and he was informed that the failure was due to an electrical problem. The current and failure mileages were 19000.

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 28,639 miles · NY

While driving my car suddenly lost power and stalled with no warning. The car was taken to the nearest dealer where it was determined that the fuel sensor failed despite the fact that there was still almost one quarter of a tank of gas. The dealer replaced the fuel sensor. Research on the federal safety agency website revealed that there was a part 573 defect information report filed by the manufacturer and a manufacturer's campaign identification number was issued #2008070001. I was never notified about this problem by the dealer or the manufacturer. This could have been a life threatening situation had I been traveling on a busy highway instead of a local street at the time of the event.

Filed Aug 1, 2007 · Engine · NY

2007 c280 mercedes-benz lease with stalling problems**cc the consumer stated 31 days after purchasing the vehicle while driving in the car with her daughter the vehicle started to shake violently, the check engine light came on and the temperature gauge started to increase rapidly. The consumer contacted the dealer who informed her of the problem and was told it was bad gas. The consumer stated once the vehicle was assessed they informed her that coil #4 was the problem.