Mercedes Benz 220 owners have reported 1 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems |
The contact owns a 1996 Mercedes Benz c220. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he activated the cruise control function and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably without warning. The contact applied the brakes and attempted to disengage the cruise control but to no avail. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s home and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.