Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz C320

Mercedes Benz C320 owners have reported 13 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz C320

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Consumer was pulling inside of a parking space to park and vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Then, vehicle continued to accelerate with speed, jumped the curb,and crashed into a parked vehicle head on.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz C320. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the front passenger side brakes engaged and the vehicle began to lose control. Within a few moments the brake released and the contact was able to continue driving.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

While driving on a level and straight road the car automatically applied brakes and came to a complete halt. Weather conditions where; clear visibility, about 85 deg f, dry asphalt surface. Error codes resulting from this fault indicates a faulty esp yaw rate sensor.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz C320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the brakes failed to respond without warning. Also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

Braking system failure my wife was driving to work. She attempted to stop at an intersection, her foot went to the floor while braking, red light and warn buzzer went off. . . No brakes. Luckily and thank god, she avoided being t-boned in the intersection and was able to get it into a parking lot   Read details...




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