11 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My 2008 Mercedes Benz 300c started then shut off in my driveway. I had the car less than 30 days from purchase. I called the dealer and he came and did something to the fuse band it start ed. Next day same thing, started then shut off. I had it towed to my mechanic, it took him two weeks to figure out what was wrong with it. He narrowed it down to the ignition switch. However, he want authorized to access the ignition, so it had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer came back after 2 weeks and said it was the fuel pump. Fine, I paid a little over $1k for the despair. I go to pick it up then I'm told it shut off. This is after a full diagnostic test. Mind you, my mechanic called the rep at Mercedes Benz and told them exactly what the issues was and they ignored it. Fast forward, I tell them in my frustration to go and fix the car. I get a quote of 878, and that they wouldn't charge for labor, parts only. They claim the parts had to be ordered from germany. Two weeks later, a full month and a half of waiting for my car, the dealer tells me the cost is now 1919. Ludicrous! they claim that I needed a key, that my key wasn't working. What? my key was working just fine. The C300 ignition issues are overwhelming and need to be recalled. Buyer beware!.
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz C300. While the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the door and the interior lighting was not illuminated, the steering wheel was locked, the instrument cluster lighting was dim, the vehicle would not start, and the gear shifter would not engage. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (schumacher european, located at 18530 n scottsdale rd phoenix, az 85054) where it was diagnosed that the electronic ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: 1-956218644. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Electronic ignition switch (eis) has failed twice! in 6 weeks and now the electronic steering lock must also be replaced. There is a concern that the esl may malfunction and lock steering while driving. This issue appears to be wide spread in 2008 and 2009 mercedes C300 vehicles. No support from mercedes after calls to NJ headquarters.
Faulty ignition switch. Hundreds of forums online prove that with the same exact problem in c - class cars and others from Mercedes Benz their ignition switches prove to be faulty. Car because automatically stuck in park and requires thousands to fix the issue. Car ran fine to work and leaving work I was left in the dark and late hours having to get it towed. Which could not be towed due to it being stuck in park. I've been quoted $1500 to fix the problem and it appears this is common for these vehicles. Completely unacceptable. The nearest dealer to fix the issue was over 20 miles away.
The c-class has a surmountable amount of complaints pertaining to the ignition switch and steering lock. Both of which can go out at anytime, including while driving and being stranded in desolate locations without warning. I've had to replace both parts and the cost is unfair to the consumer because there is obviously a defect that is not being acknowledged. Both instances, I parked my vehicle, went into a business establishment, returned to my vehicle to leave and found myself stranded. Thank god, I was in safe locations but what if I wasn't. These cars are not reliable and these problems need to be fixed immediately. Also, mercedes is not sure if this can go out while the vehicle is in motion which is even mor scarier.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 mercedes C300. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key was stuck in the lock position and the key was not program to the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN number was not available. Ng.
Got in my car last night to go home and attempted to crank it. It would not start. The key turned in the ignition and lights worked but the engine would not turn over. Last year in February I had to have the car towed to the dealership by roadside assistance and have ignition switch replaced for a similar situation at my cost. I am awaiting news from the dealership as to the problem this time but this is ridiculous for this vehicle to have this type of complaints from so many consumers and mercedes not stand behind this product by recalling it. I am a woman and had no one to assist me or provide transportation home. You buy a product thinking that it is dependable but this car isn't it.
I entered my 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 after work, and it would not start. I was stranded for 2 and 1/2 hours waiting for the complimentary tow truck Mercedes Benz was sending. I had it towed to the Mercedes Benz dealership at 7pm where it sat all weekend until they checked it on Monday 3/9/15. They called on 3/9/15 and stated it was the electrical steering device and would cost $950. This is a common malfunction in the 2008 C300 that mercedes is not taking ownership of. There are numerous individuals who have faced this problem, and are charged extreme amounts to have it fixed. (see mbworld) this is not a defect due to wear and tear, this is a problem with manufacturing, a defect which is unfair to the consumer. There needs to be a recall on the electronic steering device and electronic ignition system on this make and model of car. Campaign number 2008020003 (NJ) all Mercedes Benz centers, model 204, model year 2008, replace electronic ignition switch was published in March 2008 noting "daimier ag has determined that the eis may malfunction preventing the electric steering lock and the central locking from functioning. Dealers will replace the eis on the affected vehicles during the next workshop visit. " consumers are left shouldering the cost of a problem Mercedes Benz is aware of, yet will not do a recall.
Electronic ignition switch and steering lock rendered us completely stranded in our car. Could not even put it in neutral without using the manual override. After researching in the internet it seems this is somewhat common in this vehicle, and unfortunately is costing me $1350!! only the dealership can do this. I had my car towed to my local mechanic only to have it towed again to mercedes dealership.
Car year: 2008 model: C300 4matic sport milage at time of failure: 30,893 warrantee: expire on due to age of car, not mileage estimate cause: manufacturing defect part effected: eis (electronic ignition switch), esl (electronic steering lock), ecu estimated effected vins based on extensive online research and customer complaints: thousands estimate cost of individual repairs per incident due to defect: $1,200. To $1,990. . Read more...
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 mercedes C300. The contact stated that the vehicle would have problem stating. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the mechanic stated that the eis(electronic ignition switch) needed to be repaired. The manufacturer vehicle was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Rw.