Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz C240

Mercedes Benz C240 owners have reported 5 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension springs (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz C240


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz C240

The Suspension problem

The rear end of the vehicle is adhered to the frame via four bolts. On the left one of those bolts broke off due to metal fatigue. That means the rear end of the vehicle is held on by three bolts. A serious saftey hazard because if one more gave while driving it could cause an accident.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz C240. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a residential garage, he noticed a large puddle of fuel had leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that there was a fracture in the fuel tank that needed to   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

In December 2017, I was driving along a city street when the driver's front airbag suddenly deployed. My car was well-maintained, with mileage of 28,520. It appears the suspension (lower ball joint) on the right side failed, causing the right front tire to blow out and causing damage to the left   Read details...




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