Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz C220. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems |
I was driving home, when I heard the seat belt start squeaking, then after a while I smelled smoke and then smoke started coming out of the hood and the engine died suddenly in the middle of the road. I pushed the car to the side of the road and opened the hood to let the smoke out. Read details...
While accelerating the mercedes C220 will surge, stall and cut engine power or "cut out". Idle is unstable. Wiring harness insulation is crumbling. Read details...
The car is very hard to start (doesn't fire immediately), the idle speed races higher and lower without driver input. The car looses power at highway speeds without driver input. Read details...