general problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz C230

Seven problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2005 Mercedes Benz C230. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 based on all problems reported for the 2005 C230.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2019

Hi my name is (xxxxx) I own the vehicle describe and provided the VIN nr I went to the Mercedes Benz of portland or situated in 1605 s. W naito pkwy portlland oregon on the date of 3 October 2019 because this car have a s. R. S recall they make me waiting from 10;16 to 15;41 but they du not want to solve all the recall for free motivated the company they du not allow to change every sensor for free because on the cost too big !!! the car have several issue since that and I am on disability I can change those issue by myself please take note and helping me >thank you very mach (xxxx) redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2019

On the highway car shut down shop said the w shaped fuel tank failed to send fuel from passenger side to the driver side. Also numerous time speed has accelerated independantly bumped in parking lot no air bag deployed seat malfunctions when moving it its stuck and crooked cant reach pedals and loss of power even after fuel repairs before as well. Sunroof motor works when it wants to and constant fuses blowing and lights all the time. Door locks also get stuck. Battery also drains itself all the time and has bad cylinders. I could have been killed but thanks for the benz its otherwise great what a joke.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2016

I purchased the car and about 1 week later the battery had drained. I purchased a new one then about 3 weeks later it drained again and again and again. It keeps draining no matter how many times I replace it. I have only put about 200 miles on the car since I purchased it years ago because of this. I replaced the tires once and the battery numerous times. I paid $6,500. 00 for a car I can't even drive.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2016

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz C230. While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiper motor failed and caused the wire harness to burn. The vehicle was not repaired. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

The sam system failed and car would not start !it took months to be diagnosed by 3 different mechanics! the message said quite often that the air bags have been deployed !the dealer could not determine the issue! there have been various recalls on the takata air bags stating my C230 2005 kompressor is included in the recall over the last few years and when I put in the VIN it says my car is not included! my mechanic said I should take it to the dealer before someone is killed. All I want now is to have these airbags replaced! thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

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7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2008

First, my steering wheel wire was replaced from a faulty srs light coming on and the esp light coming on. I had to pay for all of this. Next, euromotor cars said the steering wheel collar was broke. I have never had that fixed because they wanted to charge me and I felt they should replace the collar since they replaced the steering wire. Now my car does not start and the instrument cluster does not light up. I cannot unlock the doors with the remote key and I cannot unlock the trunk of the car. My car just sits because I feel I should not have to pay for any of this any more. I have put $6,800 in repairs in this car. I do not want to pay for another vehicle. I feel my car is unsafe. My car was first serviced at herb gordon's auto group in silver spring, maryland. I was not happy with the service so I decided to try euromotors and the service was worse. They continue to put in codes so there will not be a recall and the consumer has to pay out of pocket. Please help in resolving some of the issues I have had with this 2005 C230 kompressor Mercedes Benz. I would also like for this car to be entered into the recall for the steering wire repair just as the e320. I purchased the car with 4,000 miles on it in 10/2005. Thank you.


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