Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Mercedes Benz C320

Mercedes Benz C320 owners have reported 7 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Mercedes Benz C320


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Mercedes Benz C320

The Vehicle Speed Control 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 Cruise Control problem

I bought a 2001 Mercedes Benz C320 vehicle used on 9/19. After taking it home, I noticed while driving the vehicle accelerates on its own without my foot on the petal. I double checked to make sure the cruise control function was off and the vehicle continued to accelerate on its own at a high   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own 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 Speed Control Linkage problem

The throttle linkage and control pedal malfunction nearly resulted in a serious accident. The brakes had to be violently applied with both feet to prevent the surging vehicle from rear-ending a vehicle in front of mine at a traffic intersection.   Read details...




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