Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 426 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (324 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's crankcase (pcv) (37 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Mercedes Benz C300

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted.   Read details...

The Crankcase (pcv) problem

Pcv fault   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slowed down independently and lost automotive power. The contact stated that the vehicle remained in the intersection while awaiting tow services.   Read details...

The Timing Tensioner problem

This is the second timing chain timing chain tensioner that has gone bad. Even thought there have been many problems reported, mercedes will not acknowledge this as a recall problem. My safty is at risk if my engine becomes disabled on the hyway.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer mercedes-benz of los angeles (1801 s figueroa st, los angeles, CA 90015, (213)425-3100) and the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure.   Read details...




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