Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz C250

Mercedes Benz C250 owners have reported 6 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz C250


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz C250

The Exterior Lighting problem

Rear passenger side brake lights and turn signal stopped working due to ground wire burning out post. Ground wire seems to be to weak and gets overheated. I'm not the only one found this issue on youtube with many other mercedes c class vehicles   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes Benz C250. While driving, the turn signal was activated when a warning indicator light slightly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, where the contact was advised that the dimness of the turn signal was   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Received message to check left tail light, brake light, back up light and turn signal. I purchased new bulbs to replace. When I pulled out the bulb carrier, I noticed that the area near the wiring had melted and there was discoloration.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Takata recall headlight, modules component controlling the headlight, and the seal. Moist gets in the headlight and damages the light. Had to place on both headlights and the modules units in the back of headlights that controls all lights. Was in motion both times.   Read details...




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