Transfer Case problems of the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300

Seven problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, he could hear a grinding noise coming from engine without warning. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of fort washington 404 pennsylvania Ave, fort washington, PA 19034 where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective barring in the transfer case. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the transmission replaced. After the repair, the contact then took the vehicle back to the same dealer to be serviced for recall NHTSA campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). Upon inspection of the vehicle, a mechanic explained to him that his sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The sub frame had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000. Jo.

2 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2019

Transfer case needs to be replaced.

3 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2016

Tarting making faint noise at 60,000 miles. By 63,000 miles, it was a little louder so I took it in for service. Transfer case and transmission need replacing. This is a mercedes?? not covered by warranty by 10,000 miles, come on! such a disappointment for my a mercedes. This is my second mercedes, will never buy again!!!.

4 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

Starting making faint noise at 60,000 miles. By 63,000 miles, it was a little louder so I took it in for service. Transfer case and transmission need replacing. This is a mercedes?? not covered by warranty by 10,000 miles, come on! such a disappointment for my first mercedes.

5 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2014

Speed dependent front end noise and vibration. Inspection by mb authorized dealer indicates: "front transfer case coming apart". Mb customer service indicates that the problem is a "one off" but offered a 50% discount on repair. Repair cost is $7000. Suspect that this is not a "one off" and the problem is more frequent given the immediate offer of a discount on repair. Failure of the front transfer case at any speed can and most likely will cause wheel lock up, engine failure, loss of power assisted controls (steering and braking), loss of electrical systems (air bags), and possibly created an accident with fatalities.

6 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

While driving the vehicle, began hearing a humming underneath the car thinking it might have been the tires. The sound got louder as the days went on. Took vehicle to be serviced and was told that the problem was the transfer case and that the solution was a new transmission approximately $8000-$10000. Was also advised that other owners are having this same problem yet mb refuses to acknowledge currently.

7 Transfer Case problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, there was humming noise from the shift lever under the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the mechanic stated that the transfer case bearing had failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Gb.


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