Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz C Class.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems |
The contact owns a 1996 Mercedes Benz c280. While driving approximately 40 mph the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The check engine and battery lights began illuminating moments before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 96v058000, engine and engine cooling:engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 119,293.
While driving at any speed on highway, engine will stall without prior warning, on different occassions had happened in middle of highway, and consumer had to pull vehicle off the road to avoid accidents. Dealer could not determine what had caused stalling. Consumer stated the check engine lights comes on frequently. Also the spark plugs were replaced.