Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Mercedes Benz C320

Mercedes Benz C320 owners have reported 5 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Mercedes Benz C320


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Mercedes Benz C320

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz C320. While parked, the front passenger seat door handle broke while the passenger attempted to open the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician advised the contact to call the manufacturer and stated they had the same failure in another   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Beginning on 10/18/01 to present, this vehicle has been taken into the dealership 34 different times for the following reasons: (1) remote inop - 10/18/01; (2) remote inop - 11/14/01; (3) replaced remote - 12/3/01; (4) remote inop - 12/11/01; (5) replaced front pads & sensors - 12/26/02; (6)   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

I own a 2002 Mercedes Benz C320 with less than 55,000 miles. On sat. Aug. 20, 2005 while opening my trunk with the remote I heard a strange sound coming from the trunk assembly. The very next day I went shopping and went to place my items in the trunk and heard the same sound again.   Read details...




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