Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz C230.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The transmission internal speed sensor failed indicating that the valve body needs replacing. The gears are not shifting properly and get stuck. I have to pull over and turn the car off for about 10 minutes to let everything reset and then ok to drive. If I do not stop and turn car off and put it into park with engine still on and try to shift back into drive it is a hard shift and then the car will jerk. I saw on line all the complaints with the same problems for the C230 sport.
At the end of Jan 2011, my engine light came on in my 2006 C230 mercedes benz. I took my vehicle into the dealership to get a diagnostic inspection on Feb 1, 2011. The inspection determined the vehicle needed a balance shaft. My vehicle only has 58,705 miles on it and warranty expired on it at 50,000 miles. If driven longer with the engine light on, the vehicle would of malfunction. This safety issue may of cause the vehicle to misfire and stop driving. Mercedes benz USA has received several complaints pertaining to this issue for the past few years and nothing is being done about it. Also, several class action lawsuits have been filed about this issue. A recall should be put on engine m272 & m273 balance shaft gear / idle gear. This defect in the engine is a safety issue and may cause a major accident or fatality. The pricing on the service is really ridiculous. Parts $ 478. 15 and labor $1946. 26. This price was a goodwill gesture.
I own a 2006 mercedes C230 with a balance shaft gear problem. The gears are retarding and the problem will cause engine failure. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mercedes Benz for the balance shaft gear failure. A recall needs to be issued for all 2006 balance shaft gears on all Mercedes Benz models.
"chrome" coatings on gearshift and miscellaneous interior trim is prone to shredding apart, resulting in sharp metallic shards that can become lodged beneath the skin.