Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz C240.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
Esp light, instrument cluster fading, acceleration sensor and multiple leaks in the engine, power steering, axel seal, spark plugs valve leaks, oil leaks, trans bell. The car was brought in for an esp light that turns on once the car is in motion, a burning smell that comes through the car. Multiple leaks discovered and the cluster lighting also fades out once the car has been running for a while making the readings unreadable. Benzel and busch generated a diagnostic that discovered many problems with the car. Mbusa was also notified of the concerns with the esp light, the fading of the instruments and the multiple leaks for a car that has less than 55k and has had all proper maintenance done. They refused to consider although other vehicles same year and model had had recalls for some of these items.
Normal driving conditions, then vehicle automatically slams on brakes (sometimes all 4 wheels, sometimes only 1 wheel--which causes vehicle to yaw). At first, this problem would only occur after driving for about 40 minutes. Now it can happen up to 3 minutes after starting vehicle. On 1 occasion system caused the wheels to skid for about one second, which made me lose traction. Problem happens only when vehicle is in motion. Independent of whether on highway or in a turn.