Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz C230

Mercedes Benz C230 owners have reported 84 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz C230

The Electrical System problem

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   Read details...

The Battery problem

Both front power seat modules drain battery when car is off.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

I have been notified about the safety air bag recall however, I have just found oil in my wiring harness. My car is idling very rough and stalling, the check engine light is on, I received 8 codes. I have oil in my camshaft wiring harness, my piston 1 fuel inject, spark plugs, and front of the   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

On a way from road trip I was driving ( night drive) my headlights went out in middle of driving. I pull on side of the road to see what is going on and then I saw smoke poring out of my driver side fog light and passenger headlight . Open the hood and saw what I really did not wanted to see a fire.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

2000 C230k mercedes. Consumer states problem with transmission and expresses dissatisfaction with dealer the consumer stated there was smoke emitting from the exhaust. The transmission pan was distorted and bent. Also, the low beam light was out on the dashboard.   Read details...




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