Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Mercedes Benz C230 - part 1

Hi my name is [xxx] my son's name is [xxx] we bought the car and had no problems tell recently my brother n his associates have been making it a part of there day to day basis to spice the wires to the ecu and the fuel tank and transmission was stolen now they put a stolen one in my car and it's messed up my ability to go over 20 or shift and my esp and abs srs lights are just going off like a christmas tree . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Engine misfires while driving. Obd 2 codes p0016 and p0017 indicates bad balance shaft. Common defect in these cars. Very expensive repair needed.

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The car randomly misfires and goes into limp mode with a flashing check engine light. This has occurred on roadways and the vehicle loses all engine power. My engine code, 272920 30 183997272. 920, falls into a known range of balance shaft gear problems with this motor. There was previously a settlement by the manufacturer to repair the motor but I was unaware of this settlement before purchasing this vehicle as there was no official recall. I am being told the repair requires pulling the motor out which is quite a high cost. The problem has been confirmed by an independent mechanic inspecting the camshaft timing. There were no other indicators of this failure before the check engine light came on and flashed.

The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started leaking oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Vehicle began smoking on highway. No check engine or indicator of any fault codes. No previous coolant or oil leaks, or fuel leaks appeared to be visible or of issue. Vehicle had to be pulled over on side of highway as smoke began to became increasing with darker color from the engine bay, then making its way into the inner cabin of the vehicle. Within a minute the full engine and front end of vehicle was engulfed in flames. Occupant was barley able to get out due to the vehicles dark smoke which caused disorientation for the driver. A good samaritan removed driver from vehicle and approximately 2 minutes later the entire car and cabin was engulfed in flames. Car was deemed a total loss with front end, cabin, and areas near the back seat/ window were burned to complete bare metal. Emergency personnel numerous times mentioned how lucky occupant was since these types of vehicle fires are typically fatal followed by the speed of fire it had spread throughout the process when engulfed.

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To whom this may,I been having problems with check engine light keep coming on,I'm paying alot of money on this car,it could be that recall hose on back order causing that check engine light to come on,please help!!!!!!.

My engine light came on and I took it to star motors. They reported two codes, 1200 and 1208. This means a bad balance shaft. This balances the engine and controls the timing belt. I had three choices they said, repair it for $5,900. 00 . . . . Yes that's right. Sell the car or drive it till it dies. I asked what that meant. They said the car will just stop, freeze and size up, it could happen at anytime. So I'm driving a time bomb basically. .

On oct 25, 2022 while returning home from denver International airport the check engine light illuminated on the dash of my Mercedes Benz. The car was exhibiting increasing power loss and rough running which increased while driving north on interstate 25 in heavy morning traffic. I was in doubt that he car would make it home. The car has been diagnosed subsequently the the Mercedes Benz m272 engine nance shaft gear problem with estimated cost to repair of us $6300. 00. The car is definitely not dependable to drive with this problem due to the likelihood of failure in traffic.

The timing chain failed without warning causing the vehicle to cut off while driving 75 mph on the highway. The service engine soon late was not on at all so there was no warning that something was wrong with the vehicle.

I was driving my car to work and the next thing you know it slowed down only going 40mph. Then the engine light came on and now it want go in reverse. The electrical has went out for moving the headrest up and down, moving the seat forward n backwards. The battery keep draining, this is the 3rd new battery I had to buy. It's still beging drain. The sunroof will not open all electrical has went out in that area. It has never been able to open. The windshield wiper motor has went out. I took the car to the dealership they sais it wasn't nothing they can do since there wasn't no recall for this model.

The intake manifold has a plastic tumble flap mechanism. This commonly breaks in most of these Mercedes Benz vehicles. The main problem is the high cost of repair due to it's location in the engine under a complex wiring harness. Mercedes has never issued a recall, but this problem can lead to catastrophic engine failure. This problem is very well documented on many websites.

Balance shaft and idle gear sprocket failure causing engine to misfire when idle or from warm start and cause idling during acceleration. Safety could be an issue if it causes greater internal damage or if the failure to accelerate fully may impact my ability to avoid an unsafe situation. Problem has been confirmed by a repair shop and has been admitted to be a common issue with m272 engine due to metallurgy defect during manufacture. This issue was part of a class action lawsuit against Mercedes Benz USA, which resulted in limited compensation to few people but a safety investigation was not conducted. Mil lamp does indicate an issue (p0016, p0017).

The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz C230. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed as a balance shaft replacement needed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110, 000.

Have a code p0016 p0017 I replace the camshaft balance sensor but it’s not that. I found out it’s balance shaft and I found out a lot of the people have the same problem.

There is an old recall campaign for the camshaft seal, # 2009100001. This car is among those affected by this problem and should be covered for issues and repairs.

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Me, [xxx], and my ex-wife went to buy this car from a auto auction, plate where out state, but I figure wouldn't cost me much to register, bought it February 6, 2021 and I am kind of short in money to register car but then couple week after driving check engine pop up so I had free check engine by auto zone parts, so then it wasn't serious needed change oil change and filters, so I drove more so everything was going good ready for smoke check, but I didn't have the money so I ask my ex-wife to let me borrow money around may of month, so I was driving to her home, and out of no where I got hit in the front driver side lower fender from some silver low profile car, I was going 30's mile street but when I got hit by anomies driver the driver side bag pop up and also the passenger side too!! I was stunt and confused, wasn't a hard hit, driver that hit me run off, I pulled over the side of street. Couple light show up in dash board I don't recall what they said. I called my lawyer an he mention there was problems and recalls in a takata air bag deploying. I did a research and sure enough my car had takata air bags. I contact to this number [xxx] executive referral manager mercedes-benz USA, llc one mercedes-benz drive sandy springs, GA 30328-4312 phone: 800-367-6372 ext. [xxx] fax: 770-705-0152 on June 11, 2021. I made the report, on June 16, 2921 they sent a email that they will fallow up and investigate, I did sent pictures and mileage 150,000 around there so am still waiting for their action. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I purchased a 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 sport from a private seller. I soon learned that the vehicle was in limp mode. The dealer said it was the transmission conductor plate. After hours of research, I discovered several owners of a mercedes with the 772. 9 transmission have been experiencing the same issue. I ended up paying $2500 for a new tcu from Mercedes Benz.

The car reached 110,000 miles and the balance shaft in my m272 is worn out I always take it to get it serviced I found out others had the same problem and created a facebook group I just don't think they should replace it with the same quality balance shaft if it continues to fail prematurely eventually I'll ruin my entire engine which I thought of mercedes to be quality please help VIN# [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Sometimes, engines yellow light is on, and car had a little shaking, and lakes are soft when braking,. And the car window aside of front guest stops moving up and down.

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).

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz C230. The contact stated the when the vehicle was turned on the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the message " cam shaft balance calibration, sensor one and sensor b " appeared. The contact also stated that the failure occurred for approximately two months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer garage isla verde, avenida baldorioty DE castro, kl 10. 3, carolina, pr 00979, they determined that the balance cam shaft needed replacement. Also mentioned that owns two other Mercedes Benz C230's , they also are experiencing the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure . The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. Bp.

Problem shifting gear. Only 47k miles. Stuck in the freeway only acceleration of 30 mph. Dealership diagnosis conductor plate $1800-2800 repair.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz C230wz. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of scottsdale (4725 n scottsdale rd, scottsdale, az 85251) where it was diagnosed that the balance shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Check engine came on so I take it to the shop they said it was the crankshaft sensors code but that code was not for the sensors it was for the timing chain they said its not running on time so now to fix it they are charning me almost $4000 I hear and been reading that a lot of people have the same problem with this engine they timing goes off so I think this problem should be investigated its so much money not even the car is worth that miney no more.

Takata recall!.

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz C230. While driving between 15-20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the abs and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wire harness melted and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Engine light went on when rpm reached 2,000 and has stayed on ever since. Diagnostics made at a professional mechanics indicated a balance shaft problem. The car has 68,400 miles.

My fan on ,ycar went out without warning and had to be replaced at 70,000 miles my air went out. . . I drove approx 5 miles to the store and was on my way back home wheni noticed my air was not working. A mesage came on to take to the shop.

Engine diagnosis warning lamp light up, fault codes 1200 and 1208 stored in motor electronics control unit. Cause: balance shaft sprocket (engine m272) worn sprocket damage profile. Engine check lights came on and b-service light while driving on highway. . Engine- m272.

The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz C230. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the camshaft failed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 43,000.

I bought the C230 at one year old. I had e perienced two times thatwhile freeway driving all power would be lost. Pulled over and put in park, rev engine a bit but rpm's would not move. Fast forward to December 2008 I sold car go my mom because I had a baby and car was too small. My mom since having car has lost power while freeway driving a total of six times now. Very dangerous as there is no "code" or "error" for mechanic when diagnosing, nor is benz ackowleding ghe issue.

My car engine light came on in June of 2014. I took it to an independent repair company. They explained at that time that I may be dealing with a balance shaft issue. As the months progress, my engine light would come on and go off intermittently. The engine light eventually would not go off. I took it back to the repair shop and they confirm that it was a balance shaft issue and that it was a manufacturers problem. I called and emailed Mercedes Benz for assistance since it was not negligent on my part that this issue occurred. After making several phones and e-mailing the ceo, they told me that I would have to get it checked by a Mercedes Benz dealer to confirm the issue. I made the appointment with the Mercedes Benz dealer in December 2014 and they confirmed that it was a balance shaft issue and that it would cost around $5,000 to repair. I called Mercedes Benz back to request assistance and they explained that since the car had no recalls and that it was not a new car, they would pay 10% of the repair cost. I explained that I did not have the money to pay for the repairs and that I should not have to pay for the repairs since it is a manufacturers problem. To date , I am without a car to drive because I do not have the money to pay for the repairs. Any assistance that you can give in this matter is greatly appreciated.

August of this year I had to get a speed sensor replaced that costed me $1200. 00 because the vehicle would not go over 30 mph and was running at a high rpm. The vehicle demonstrated this problem over a year before I actually had to take it into a repair shop. I could usually pull over and cut the car off and cut it back on and it would correct itself which was totally ridiculous. Something really needs to be done pertaining to the faulty parts used to build these vehicles. I feel my $1200. 00 also needs to be refunded back to me in a check form ASAP.

I was driving the vehicle home from work and heading uphill. My automatic air conditioning clicked off, and then I noticed a strong chemical smell. Smoke came out from under my hood. There was no safe place to pull over, so I drove another 1/4 mile until I crested the hill and came to a dip. I noticed flames coming toward me from between the driver door and the dash. I immediately pulled my car over and put it in park, grabbed my stuff and got out. The car completely burned up. I get my car regularly maintenanced by the dealer, and it said I had 1800 or 1900 miles until my next service.

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The contacts owns a 2006 mercedes C230. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. Also, the contact mentioned that smoke started to emit from the engine compartment and from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the valve body was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.