Radiator Problems of Mercedes Benz C230

Mercedes Benz C230 owners have reported 2 problems related to radiator (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radiator problem of the 2004 Mercedes Benz C230

Failure Date: 07/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz C230k. The contact stated that while driving between 25-30 mph, the accelerator was depressed but the car failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Ah.

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2 Radiator problem of the 2002 Mercedes Benz C230

Failure Date: 10/15/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz C230. On October 15, 2008, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 15 mph on its own. The vehicle was towed to the garage. It was diagnosed that the radiator failed and coolant fluid penetrated the transmission reserved fluid. The mechanic replaced the radiator and cleaned the transmission at the cost of $5,000. The mechanic stated that the transmission will eventually also need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 56,146 and current mileage is 59,000. Updated 02/24/09. Updated 02/25/09.

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