2008 Mercedes Benz C350 lights problems

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several electrical failures had occurred and on several occasions and the vehicle would not start. The contact replaced the fuel pump however, the failure continued. It was later discovered the cause of the failure was due to a faulty fuse. No further information was available. Additionally, the passenger's side headlight and windshield wipers had stopped working and the SRS warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer plaza mercedes benz located at 11910 olive blvd, creve coeur, mo 63141 and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Lights · 100,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c350. The contact stated that the parking lamps failed to illuminate without warning. The vehicle was taken to baker motor company (1513 savannah hwy, charleston, sc) where it was diagnosed that the lamps overheated and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. ** updated 11/1/18

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 113,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c350. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, a family member notified the contact that there was smoke coming out of the trunk. The contact opened the trunk and noticed that the passenger side was in flames around the tail light assembly. The fire department was present, but no report was filed. The tail light assemblies were replaced approximately four years ago per an unknown recall by mercedes-benz of south orlando in orlando, florida. However, the dealer was not contacted for the recent failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · CA

Front lamps and headlight keep randomly not functioning at start or when driving. Warning light that bulb is out comes on but then goes away and the lights come back on after a little of time and a restart of engine.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 107,000 miles · VA

On tuesday, june 9, 2015, I drove my car to work and parked at approximately 7:45 am. I did not get back into the car until 4:30 pm on the same day. When I attempted to start up my vehicle, it would not start. I called a mechanic friend, and he determined that it is a faulty eis which is the same problem that other people are describing here. As it stands right now, I will never buy another mercedes benz!!!!

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Lights · 45,007 miles · IL

After I took my 2008 mercedes c350 to the dealership to have them do the repairs for the recall on the tail lights/bulbs. I keep getting the "check right rear turn signal". The blinker will work fine, then after 10 minutes of driving it blinks very fast and the warning light comes on. This issue is getting worse. This is an extreme safety hazard and must be fixed immediately. Please advice! Everything appeared to be working fine until I got my vehicle back from the service dept. They changed the bulbs.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · MD

I have a 2008 mercedes benz c350. The rear passenger taillight malfunctioned causing me to be pulled over by the police. Mercedes benz has since recalled the faulty tail lights and is scheduled to release replacement parts to mb dealers next month. However, it seems the entire electrical system is defective. Sometimes the radio station changes when I adjust the cabin air temperature (air conditioner). The dashboard control panel constantly displays warning messages about failing headlights and side markers. Aside from the recalled passenger taillight which is visibly dimmer than the driver side taillight, the other lights appeared to be working fine. Yesterday the fuel gauge indicator and the coolant indicator on the dash came on - the antifreeze and fuel tanks are both full. I had a mechanic look at the lights, only to discover the plastic housing is completely singed and melted in the headlights and side markers, just like it is in the defective recalled taillight. The car is one over-priced fire trap - at this point I don't feel safe driving it. What is even more disturbing to me, is that mercedes benz is well aware of electrical problems with the c class. There are thousands of complaints about this issue online - posted to blogs and the federal safety agency website. Mercedes is trying to piece-meal out a remedy. Meanwhile, this is a big safety issue! When will the federal safety agency recall the entire mercedes c class line due to defective electrical issues?

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 75,000 miles · KS

The rear passenger tail lamps are dimming to about half the normal strength. The bulbs are all fine, but I am getting notices on the dash that the lights need to get checked. I checked the rear light harness and it appears the electrical connector has melted so that it can't be removed from the component that actually holds the bulbs. I am concerned that this might be a fire hazard. The electrical failure also seems to be affecting the horn. There are two horns on this car. One is on the drivers side and one on the passenger side. The passenger side horn is not functioning. It appears like there is weak to no electrical power on that side of the car. This is extremely dangerous too as I can't warn other cars on the road if needed.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Lights · 69,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c350. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function. Upon inspection, it was found that the wires had melted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dearer who stated that the head lamp board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Lights · 110,000 miles · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, a burning odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The contact later noticed smoke coming from the interior trunk area. There were no flames present however, the wiring harnesses for both taillights was found to be burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.