Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz C Class

Mercedes Benz C Class owners have reported 16 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercedes Benz C Class

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2009 mercedes c350. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was engaged, the transmission surged forward at a high rate. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

I have black mercedes c230 kompressor sports sedan 2004 model. Car was purchased brand new at mercedes authorized dealer. There is no modification made to this car and all the servicing done at mercedes authorized dealer since I bought this car. It had only 58000 miles.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

While driving my c-240 between 30 & 60 mph I can feel a vibration on the shift lever & the steering wheel & if put my hand on top of the instrument panel. You can sense the vibration around you. It seems to come from the power train, via drive shaft, trans.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

2004 Mercedes Benz c- class wagon. Consumer writes in regards to defect that allows coolant to leak into the transmission, requiring replacement of the transmission, torque converter and radiator the consumer stated he was forced to spend over six thousand dollars to have the transmission   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problem

Automatic transmission shift box not sealed properly to protect against water spills. This can stop your car in the middle of the road.   Read details...




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