Engine Noise problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz C250

Two problems related to engine noise have been reported for the 2012 Mercedes Benz C250. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 based on all problems reported for the 2012 C250.

1 Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2024

My vehicle, has the engine making noise ,when starting,, the lifters rattle. . . I was told to check with Mercedes Benz for recall info. . . However, the company states,this vehicle is not included. . . . It has 52,000 original miles, and has been maintained. . . I believe, this problem should be covered by the manufacturer. . . Please advise. . . . . I have had the mb dealer do a diagnosis. . They confirm the lifters are disfunctioning. . . .

2 Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2019

My C250 started making a noise when you first start the car. Choking and hesitations to start, but yet would start after a moment or 2. The noise was unfamiliar. This noise would continue through out the day, as long as the car set for more than 15-20 minutes. I would go into the store, to shop come back out to the car an the noise would still be there after 15-20 minutes. I took my car to the Mercedes Benz dealer in houston, texas north. After a $200 diagnose cost. The cam shaft adjuster is out. Costing another $4,575. 68. My car is a 2012, which I brought in 2014 with less than 7,000 miles. Now it is 2019 with only 87,885 miles on my car, I don't know what this part is for or why my car needs this. All I know it cost $4,575. 68. Way to much for something I know nothing about. Can't get in touch with manufactory to complain and mercedes headquarter hasn't return my call. Please give me advise, as to what to do with my complaint.




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