2008 Mercedes Benz C300: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 4, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

Car has been in and out of the shop. Initially I have been contacting Mercedes about airbag messages and continued message of SRS Malfunction on dashboard. Airbags had been recalled and supposedly replaced on multiple occasions. This SRS continues to remain even after repair or being seen for this issue only for other components to have failed and me having to pay for those in the process. The SRS Malfunction remains an issue until the next issue is affected. Recently an entire Electronic SAM Module Component was replaced as the culprit only to have more issues and the SRS remained. Mercedes has contended that each time they saw the vehicle the the SRS Malfunction was not the problems while other documents were repaired such as battery and SAM. In the meantime since then the car has stalled, components that were working are no longer inoperable. There was a recall that was applied to only specific vehicles of my model year which state the SRS Malfunction was to be replaced and made whole. I never received one of those notices and I will note that my vehicle obviously was affected and should also have this component replaced as it fits the same model year and make of the issues Mercedes has repaired already on affected vehicles. This issue has been on going for several years and Mercedes has failed to rectify this component that makes it dangerous and causes safety concerns for us with the understanding that their note on their website about the SRS Malfunction appeared to me a cop out for them to not be responsible for the fix and recall thsr may have affected more vehicles than its originally accessed number. Instead of fixing this issue they continually find other repairs they indicate as the issue only to end up right back with the same SRS Malfunction and stalling issues with vehicle once again and want to use excuse of car's age as issue and failing to acknowledge and address the SRS Malfunction. Your system would not allow file upload. I can still provide

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 99,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock and ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 74,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch or the computer system needed to be replaced or updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering ignition and lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2014 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · MI

Walk home scenario due to vehicle not starting. Parked the car at work in the morning and in the evening going back home the car would not start. The ignition key turns but there was no cranking. Has an 8 month old battery. All electricals -like head lamp etc work. Checked all the fuses and they were ok. Googled on the internet and found that eis (electronic ignition switch) problem is a very common one on the c300's. Could be a potential safety issue if the ignition switch doesnt work while the vehicle is running and vehicle stalls.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · NY

Good morning, I am emailing you regarding an incident that occurred on may 13, 2014 on the lie 495. My vehicle, a 208 mercedes c300 stalled in the emergency lane and the wheel locked soon afterward. I was unable to move my car, causing a very dangerous situation for me. I want to make sure that this situation goes noticed. This issue consists in these vehicles and I urge for it to get recalled. The issue is the "steering lock column". This causes the wheel to lock and become immovable. I am aware that an incident such as mine happened to a friend who has the same vehicle. It is not safe and needs to be fixed before it risks somebody else's life. Thank you for your time.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c-300. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the engine stalled. The problem recurred three times. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition system was defective and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2013 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was restarted and functioned properly. The vehicle was inspected by a local dealer and was diagnosed with having a short in the transmission computer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure vehicle mileage was 50,000.

Filed May 22, 2012 · Steering · 7,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes c300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer informed her that there was a steering wheel lock failure. The vehicle was repaired under warranty but the failure recurred later after the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7500.