2001 Mercedes Benz C320: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 63 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 31,151
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2005
2
2004
1
2002
3
2001
5

What owners say

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Engine · 31,151 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes c320. While driving 68 MPH without warning the vehicle stalled, lost power and was unable to control the steering wheel. He was able to drove onto the emergency lane using a lot of force. The vehicle was then towed to a mercedes dealer where they diagnosis indicated that there was a faulty crank position sensor and the computer shut down the vehicle. The faulty sensor was replaced at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 31,151 and the current mileage was 35,488. Updated 3/30/10 *cn the first time the vehicle stalled, the mass air flow sensor was replaced. Updated 06/25/10.

Filed Dec 31, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 1,079 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz c320. While driving approximately 20 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The engine warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted after several attempts and was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was related to the engine control module (ECM). The vehicle was repaired according to the service warranty. In addition, when the outside temperatures exceeded 100 degrees, the vehicle would shutter. When the vehicle has been parked for a couple of days, the electrical system rapidly drains the battery. On three separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures without resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 1,079 and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 2/5/09 *cn the consumer stated the air mass sensor was repalced. Updated 02/10/09.

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Fuel system · 66,570 miles · DC

While operating on the highway and in traffic, the vehicle stalls suddenly and without warning because of a 'crank position sensor'. The sensor is a magnet which, when it determines the crankshaft is out of alignment, abruptly shuts down the fuel system. Subsequent models of this manufacturers product do not allow the sensor to do this, but rather indicate a possible problem with a warning light. This sensor system is extremely hazardous and could result in significant injury.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Engine · 57,000 miles · CA

While driving 65-70 MPH check engine light came on and vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that they could not duplicate or locate the problem.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Engine · 55 miles · FL

The vehicle stalled without warning.