Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Mercedes Benz C230

Mercedes Benz C230 owners have reported 165 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Mercedes Benz C230

The Engine And Engine Cooling 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 Check Engine Light On 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 Engine Exhaust System problem

The engine light came on asking me to go to the next gas station and check oil. When I took to the next day to a mechanic and upon a thorough diagnostics, I was told that the balance shaft (in take camshaft code 1208) and exhaust camshaft, code 1200 need to be replaced due to premature wear and   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

I have 2003 Mercedes Benz C230. Whenever I would start the vehicle it would give me jerk or make noice and finally just before taking it to a dealer it stalled. I had it towed. The vehicle was taken to a local shop, which suggested that the problem is much larger and needs the attention of the   Read details...

The Engine Oil Leaking problem

Engine stalled while waiting for a left turn. Have a quarter tank of gas. Check engine light was on. Fault light did not come on. Car was pushed while in neutral but breaks did not function. Almost hit a parked car. This is the second time of occurrence. Repair is more than $1000.   Read details...




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