Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz C240

Mercedes Benz C240 owners have reported 14 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz C240


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz C240

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz C240. The contact stated that rainwater had entered the vehicle through the sunroof and damaged the computer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) after the failure occurred.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz C240. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate properly. The contact stated that the odometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of tacoma (1701-c alexander Ave e, fife, wa 98424) where it was diagnosed   Read details...

The Car Will Not Accelerate problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz c 240. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the all brake lights (abs and etc. ) illuminated and the engine used excessive force to accelerate. When the engine is warm from driving an extended amount of time and a complete stop was made, the vehicle   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

I was always getting an error message telling me my rear lights were not working. I experienced an electrical fire in my trunk, which caused the air bags to deploy and the entire left side of my car caught fire. The car was totaled. Car would not start, trunk would not open.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

I am not sure why mercedes is doing this. I am sure the auto maker is aware of the situation and not doing anything about it. I have read numerous forums regarding the same issue. Electrical components not functioning properly.   Read details...




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