general problems of the 2013 Mercedes Benz C250

The vehicle was represented to me as safe to drive, with no major mechanical issues, and that it would pass emissions after only a simple minor fix. After I took possession, the check engine light came on. The car began running rough and showing hesitation. A scan immediately showed a camshaft position sensor fault, cylinder misfire, lean fuel condition, and oxygen sensor/emissions faults. I was also told by a professional shop that the timing chain may be failing. I was then warned that these problems can cause power loss or engine stalling while driving, and that the vehicle in this condition would likely not pass a legal emissions inspection. I was never told about any of these safety or emissions problems before taking the vehicle. This situation creates a safety risk because sudden loss of engine power or stalling can happen in traffic.

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, there was an abnormal knocking sound and a metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact slowed down and stopped the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and heard the same abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the diagnosis was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft adjusters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C250. The contact stated while the independent mechanic was performing an oil change on the vehicle, the mechanic informed the contact of a coolant leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed of repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C250. The contact stated while driving 25 mh, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft adjuster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under extended warranty because the 10-year time frame had been exceeded. The failure mileage was approximately 94,328.

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown extended warranty coverage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact there would be no assistance due to the mileage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Camshaft adjuster breakdown with only 70k miles on engine. Dealership asking for 6k for repair as extended warranty expired last year.

The components of the engine being the camshaft adjusters, timing guide, timing chain, valves and pistons that all work to deliver power are faulty and have failed literally mid-drive. I was on a busy interstate during rush hour and nearly lost control of the vehicle as it just powered out while driving at 70 mph then forcing a semi to nearly terminate myself and family. The dependability and safety is abruptly ripped out from underneath you. Without even being able to control the vehicle and it coming to an abrupt, unsafe hault. There were no warning signs. The vehicle has since been looked at and informed me that an extended warranty is in place for half of all the parts and labor above. All should be covered and for safety. My nerves are a wreck and without a way to afford an entirely new engine I am left to contend with car payments for an unsafe undrivable vehicle. Since then the dealership recognized my concerns but has since stated that without a modification to the extended warranty or it being made a recall that there is nothing that can be done.

The camshaft adjuster failed on my vehicle and created start up issues and had to be replaced at 123k miles. While not an immediate safety concern, the camshaft adjuster failure could lead to engine failure and is an inherent issue in this vehicle make and model. This is a flaw in the vehicle and mercedes did not notify me of any recall or warranty terms. The repair code was confirmed and repaired by an authorized mercedes dealer for $2800. There were no warning lamps however I experienced engine start up issues. I contacted mercedes as was advised they would open a case to review potentially partial warranty coverage however did not receive any type of resolution.

News channel update | warranty mercedes-benz USA, llc a mercedes-benz ag company one mercedes-benz drive sandy springs, GA 30328 770. 705. 0600 important extended warranty information mercedes-benz ag (“mbag”), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that on certain model year (“my”) 2012-2015 mercedes-benz model 204 and 172 vehicles (c250 and slk250), the warranty on the camshaft adjuster will be extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years/120,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the original warranty start date. This camshaft adjuster extended limited warranty applies to all conditions that necessitate the replacement of the camshaft adjuster under the standard warranty terms and conditions. The extended warranty is applicable to the following vehicles: model years sales designation engine type c-class 2012-2014 C250 m271 c-class 2012-2015 C250 coupe m271 slk-class 2012-2015 slk271 please be advised that all camshaft adjusters being claimed under warranty must have a short test with fault code attached and will be inspected. All camshaft adjusters found to be functioning properly or without proper documentation will be returned and the claim debited in full. The following damage codes and parts kit can only be claimed for the replacement of the camshaft adjuster: damage code: 05050 – camshaft adjustment, intake camshaft damage code: 05052 – camshaft adjustment, exhaust camshaft parts: a 271 050 21 00 80 – camshaft adjuster, kit important: 1. Always check vmi to determine if a vehicle is covered under the 10 year/120,000 mile warranty period 2. Short test documentation with fault code information (p001477, p001600, p001762, p001662, p001177, p001700, p001192, p001492, p034062, p036662) must be attached to all returned camshaft adjusters please check the VIN in netstar/vmi before scheduling the appointment for the repair. Applicable vehicles will be visible in netstar/vmi on October 30, 2020.

Over the last week I noticed a strong gas smell outside the car as I walk around in the back I check the gas cap and it seals normally and stronger than the smell that comes out of the gas cap.

Mb have 51 000 miles at 1300 rpm acceleration getting rattling noise, just started two week.

I was told by the Mercedes Benz service center I take my car to that the timing chain and cam adjusters failed. I have a Mercedes Benz 2013 C250, with only 58,000 miles on it. I have my car serviced on time. I was driving my car on the highway, thank god I stopped at a local drugstore and when I tried to turn my car back on, only the lights will come on. It would not start up, and I had to have my car towed to the mb hunt valley service center where I get my car serviced. The service rep told me I had to have the timing chain, camadjusters, and lower guide rails replaced costing $6000. There is a extended warranty on the camadjusters which took the price down to 3600 which is still pricey. Which makes me wonder shouldn't the timing chaing also be under extended waranty. This type of event should only happen at least after the car reaches 100,000 miles. I have called Mercedes Benz customer service and awaiting for someone to call me back to see if they can assist. Awaiting a response as of 8/2/2021. I called after getting diagnoses which was 7/30/21. I have read numerous other reports of this same exact issue happening to other people. This is a extreme risk and safety matter that needs to be addressed by Mercedes Benz as a recall. Being newer model cars, the timing chain and camshaft adjusters should not fail, and most definitely not fail at 58,000 miles. Please look into this before someone gets hurt.

I have several saftey recalls and performance recalls. Right now my car is not operable due to these recalls. There is no dealer on my island. This vehicle was purchased brand new from hawaii and shipped to guam. The dealer is requesting us to ship back the vehicle to fix these recalls. Which will cost me about 10,000. 00 for shipping. How do I go about this.

Car lost power, didn't overheat. Found out the tension and timing and heads need replacing after 89,000 miles.

Engine start nocking while driving and then stopped ,took it to mercedes dealer , over 10000. 00 to fix it , cam shaft adjuster failed and damaged cylinder head.

The timing mechanism commonly fails in 2012-2013-2014 cars and the engine may stutter or totally fail. The local dealer wants $7820 to repair the condition in a car which had less than 58000 miles. The warranty is over at 50000 miles. The failure is common and there are many complaints on the internet and. Many of the independent repair shops know about the problem. I can fax more details.

Whenever I accelerate engine light comes up and it turns into limp mode. This is a serious safety issue, alot of other people with the same vehicle as me are having same issues. This has happened more than 3 times, this is a error in high pressure fuel pump.

Whenever I want to speed up to pass a vehicle or/and to enjoy a rapid accelarating engine light comes up and it turns into limp mode. This is a serious safety issue.

Loud rattle at cold start up that last for approximately 5 seconds. Diagnosed by several mechanics as a known issue with cam shaft vvt. Cam shaft adjuster.

As I was driving to come to a stop at a light, the engine light came on and the engine stopped in the middle of road. Luckly I wasn't on major highway or else it would have been a major accident. After reading farther reports this incident has happened numerous of time for the same issue and as what happened to me. Mercedes did not do any recalls or put out any safety notices to customers. This is major safety violation and I feel that they did not think about the safety of the customers. I contacted the mercedes headquarters and notified them of this issue and they had no answer for this problem. I felt my life was in jeopardy because of the problem with the manufacturing of the mercedes engines as well as the other customers that have brought up this complaint. They would not fix the problem instead offered a lousy incentive of $1000 toward new vehicle or $500 toward a certified preowned vehicle. Then they also charged me $800 to diagnose the problem. Then to tell me after that that it might not fix the problem and recommend a new engine. Why should I pay for a engine that goes out at only having 110000 miles on it. A top class car dealer and their engines go out at 110000 miles. Totally unacceptable.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz C250. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, a fowl odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle, as well as brown/black smoke. The contact exited the vehicle and the engine caught fire. A police report was not filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact suffered smoke inhalation. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to Mercedes Benz of palm beach, florida. The manufacturer was made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was 50,200. Ad.

I was on I-95 and the car just started shaking and would not accelerate,very dangerous. The car also has a dangerous lag when trying to accelerate. I was trying to accelerate making a u turn to on coming traffic and the car wouldn't accelerate nearly causing a catastrophic life threatening accident. I have had my car at the dealership for 3 months trying to fix the problem and to date every time I get it back the same thing happens. My paperwork is with my car that has been at the dealership since for 3 months.

My car burnt yesterday morning on my way to work, no warning, nothing noted. Just started smoking and then flames came up and burn the whole front end.

The contact owned a 2013 Mercedes Benz C250. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. As a result, the front of the vehicle caught fire. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,500.

On 8/26/14 I was stopped at a light. When I went to take-off, the car would not accelerate. It finally did but very slowly. This occurred two more time at the next two stop lights. I was then in a center turn lane to turn across three lanes of traffic & when I tried to accelerate, the car died and the electronic display gave a yellow error message that the car was inoperable due to an issue with the braking system. I immediately put the car in park, turned it off & then started it back up. Fortunately it re-started, the error message was gone & I was able to drive into my office parking lot. My mercedes service dept. Said no codes registered on the computer, probably because I turned the car off so quickly it didn't have time to. Today, 8/17/14, I am having the same issue. My car is back at the mercedes service department. This is, in my opinion, a dangerous & life threatening problem.

Constant issues with vehicle acceleration. For example when try to accelerate from a stop the car hesitates for several seconds even with significant pressure on gas pedal then suddenly accelerates in a very jerky fashion. Ths is very dangerous when trying to pull out into traffic or make a left hand turn crossing multiple traffic lanes. Have also had similiar problems when car is traveling on highway and need to accelerate quickly, the car hesitates for several seconds and then jerks into gear and speeds up. I dont drive my car that much because I work from home and take cabs on weekends when going out but had a friend drive the car with me to see what they thought and they said they definitely noticed the issue. I am taking my car to the dealership to see if they will make repairs but I have a feeling like others who have submitted a complaint I will be told nothing is wrong. I just happened across this website and thought I would see if the problem was just my car but 11 of 13 complaints are the exact same issue as mine. Why hasnt the ntsb issued a recall? does someone or a bunch or people have to die first??.

Long pause when trying to accelerate from a stop. Not normal turbo lag, it's too long.