Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz C230. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz c 230. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the fuel pump wiring and several other wires were burned. The mechanic advised that if the fuel tank had been full of gasoline, the vehicle would have caught on fire. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer advised the failure was not considered a safety issue and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000.
While driving on highway out of state at approx. 60mph car suddenly bucked and all power cut out, all lights on control panel lit up- hit clutch and gas, vehicle restarted. Nearest dealer would not see me for 2 weeks, dealer in another state did diagnostic estimated repair at close to $4,000; already gave over $1800 as downpayment toward parts. Repair ? scheduled for next week. Read other complaints, believe manufacturer should take some responsibility here, and want reassurance if repair does not work I will not be continuously charged while they replace everything until the get it right. Said computer did not read a defect. Car has been serviced by dealers only at every recommended service milestone.