Steering Idler Arm Problems of Mercedes Benz C300

Mercedes Benz C300 owners have reported 1 problem related to steering idler arm (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Idler Arm problem of the 2008 Mercedes Benz C300

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that while stationary and driving various speeds, th vehicle made a series of indistinct grinding noises and the steering failed. The vehicle was towed to advanced auto solutions - 35 schuyler avenue, north arlington, new jersey 07031 (201-998-0814) - where the serpentine hydraulic belt was replaced in February of 2018. The failure recurred and the dealer replaced the serpentine hydraulic belt a second time. The contact stated that the indistinct grinding noises continued therafter. On August 24, 2018 the vehicle was taken to benzel busch motor car corporation - 28 grand avenue, englewood, new jersey (201) 567-1400 - initially to have the sunroof closed which had become inoperative, and failed to close in the previous winter months. The dealer closed the sunroof. The work order status form stated that the dealer checked for noise and removed the ocp, inspected cables for damage, and assessed mechanical cables to make sure they did not slip while driving. In addition, the driver and passenger air bag were replaced, as stated by the work order from the dealer. Thereafter, the contact stated that the esp. Warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the cruise control became disabled and that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate forward while driving various speeds. Three weeks later the contact stated that the indistinct grinding noises recurred. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of nanuet - 99 NY-304, nanuet, new york 10954 (845) 624-1500 - where it was determined that oil had leaked from underneath the vehicle and that there was a potential fire risk. The work order repair form stated that the steering column was faulty, as well as the axle boost. The dealer replaced belt tensioners and idler pulleys. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,412.

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