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May 10, 2016 Suspension 290,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230 N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPRING COIL HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

May 10, 2016 Suspension 290,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230 N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPRING COIL HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Apr 11, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO READ MY MILEAGE FOR MANY YEARS NOW. I HAVE A 2000 C230. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE CLUSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED @ AROUND $1000.00. FOUND THIS TO BE UNACCEPTABLE SINCE THE CAR AT THE TIME WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. IT'S A SHAME MERCEDES BENZ DOESN'T RECALL THIS PROBLEM. ...

Apr 11, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO READ MY MILEAGE FOR MANY YEARS NOW. I HAVE A 2000 C230. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE CLUSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED @ AROUND $1000.00. FOUND THIS TO BE UNACCEPTABLE SINCE THE CAR AT THE TIME WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. IT'S A SHAME MERCEDES BENZ DOESN'T RECALL THIS PROBLEM. ...

Jan 24, 2012 Suspension

DRIVING TO WORK AT 3:45 A.M. (EASTERN TIME) MY CAR FELT LIKE IT HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD I PULLED OVER TO EXAMIN THE VEHICLE. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING UNTIL I GOT TO WORK WHEN IT WAS MORE LIGHT OUT. I REMOVED THE WHEEL AND FOUND THE COIL SPRING TOWER HAD RIPPED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF???? I NOTICED RU...

Jan 24, 2012 Suspension

DRIVING TO WORK AT 3:45 A.M. (EASTERN TIME) MY CAR FELT LIKE IT HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD I PULLED OVER TO EXAMIN THE VEHICLE. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING UNTIL I GOT TO WORK WHEN IT WAS MORE LIGHT OUT. I REMOVED THE WHEEL AND FOUND THE COIL SPRING TOWER HAD RIPPED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF???? I NOTICED RU...

Sep 19, 2011 Air Bags 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND INJURED THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS...

Sep 19, 2011 Air Bags 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND INJURED THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS...

Mar 18, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE A CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Mar 18, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE A CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Mar 18, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE A CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Mar 18, 2011 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE A CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Mar 7, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE ODOMETER FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE GAUGE CLUSTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Mar 7, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE ODOMETER FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE GAUGE CLUSTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Jan 31, 2011 Power Train

2000 C230K MERCEDES. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND EXPRESSES DISSATISFACTION WITH DEALER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS DISTORTED AND BENT. ALSO, THE LOW BEAM LIGHT WAS OUT ON THE DASHBOARD.

Jan 31, 2011 Electrical System

2000 C230K MERCEDES. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND EXPRESSES DISSATISFACTION WITH DEALER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS DISTORTED AND BENT. ALSO, THE LOW BEAM LIGHT WAS OUT ON THE DASHBOARD.

Jan 31, 2011 Power Train

2000 C230K MERCEDES. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND EXPRESSES DISSATISFACTION WITH DEALER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS DISTORTED AND BENT. ALSO, THE LOW BEAM LIGHT WAS OUT ON THE DASHBOARD.

Jan 31, 2011 Electrical System

2000 C230K MERCEDES. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND EXPRESSES DISSATISFACTION WITH DEALER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS DISTORTED AND BENT. ALSO, THE LOW BEAM LIGHT WAS OUT ON THE DASHBOARD.

Jul 15, 2010 Electrical System 80,663 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND DID NOT PASS DUE TO THE ODOMETER BEING INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 80,663 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND DID NOT PASS DUE TO THE ODOMETER BEING INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS...

Jul 15, 2010 Electrical System 80,663 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND DID NOT PASS DUE TO THE ODOMETER BEING INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 80,663 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE INSPECTION AND DID NOT PASS DUE TO THE ODOMETER BEING INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS...

Jun 15, 2010 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT LIQUID HAD SPILLED INTO THE GEAR SHIFT. SECONDS LATER, THE WINDOW CONTROL BUTTONS NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE WINDOW SWITCH COMPONENT WAS REPLACED. T...

Jun 15, 2010 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT LIQUID HAD SPILLED INTO THE GEAR SHIFT. SECONDS LATER, THE WINDOW CONTROL BUTTONS NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE WINDOW SWITCH COMPONENT WAS REPLACED. T...

Feb 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 127,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON ANY OTHER STREET MY MERCEDES BENZ C230 ENGAGES THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE BY ITSELF CAUSING THE CAR TO VEER SHARPLY TO THE LEFT FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF THIS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER STATES THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY YAW RATE SENSOR AND CHARGES...

Feb 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 127,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON ANY OTHER STREET MY MERCEDES BENZ C230 ENGAGES THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE BY ITSELF CAUSING THE CAR TO VEER SHARPLY TO THE LEFT FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OF THIS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER STATES THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY YAW RATE SENSOR AND CHARGES...

Aug 24, 2009 Power Train 137,000 mi

2000 MERCEDES C230 DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED 4 TIMES ON THIS CAR, AND THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS COLLISION, AS DRIVERS BEHIND ARE NOT AWARE THAT I'M SLOWING DOWN/STOPPING. ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS WH...

Aug 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 137,000 mi

2000 MERCEDES C230 DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED 4 TIMES ON THIS CAR, AND THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS COLLISION, AS DRIVERS BEHIND ARE NOT AWARE THAT I'M SLOWING DOWN/STOPPING. ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS WH...

Aug 24, 2009 Power Train 137,000 mi

2000 MERCEDES C230 DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED 4 TIMES ON THIS CAR, AND THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS COLLISION, AS DRIVERS BEHIND ARE NOT AWARE THAT I'M SLOWING DOWN/STOPPING. ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS WH...

Aug 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 137,000 mi

2000 MERCEDES C230 DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED 4 TIMES ON THIS CAR, AND THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS COLLISION, AS DRIVERS BEHIND ARE NOT AWARE THAT I'M SLOWING DOWN/STOPPING. ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS WH...

Feb 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS FAILED IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION. IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD INJURE SOMEONE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HINGE SPRING BRACKET AND ASSOCIATED SPR...

Feb 18, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS FAILED IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION. IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD INJURE SOMEONE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HINGE SPRING BRACKET AND ASSOCIATED SPR...

Jan 23, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PIXELS WENT OUT ON ODOMETER FOR MY CAR WHICH SEEMS TO HAPPEN WITH ALL MERCEDES. 1. PIXELS STARTED TO GO OUT OVER THE MONTHS. 2. 3 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. 3. REPLACED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER $1,000. *TR

Jan 23, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PIXELS WENT OUT ON ODOMETER FOR MY CAR WHICH SEEMS TO HAPPEN WITH ALL MERCEDES. 1. PIXELS STARTED TO GO OUT OVER THE MONTHS. 2. 3 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. 3. REPLACED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER $1,000. *TR

Mar 6, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL -THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCEDES C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. KB

Mar 6, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL -THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCEDES C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. KB

Sep 1, 2006 Power Train 66,138 mi

2000 KOMPRESSOR C230 WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC CHANGED THE SHIFTER. *KB

Sep 1, 2006 Power Train 66,138 mi

2000 KOMPRESSOR C230 WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC CHANGED THE SHIFTER. *KB

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System

FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS, WIPERS AND POWER WINDOWS AND THE LOCK SYSTEM THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE EIS SYSTEM OR THE KEY SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED A SAFETY HAZARD OF WHICH NO CONTROL OF ABOVE SYSTEMS. THE CAR WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP 7 DAYS TO THE TUNE OF OVER $800.00 . *JB

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System

FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS, WIPERS AND POWER WINDOWS AND THE LOCK SYSTEM THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE EIS SYSTEM OR THE KEY SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED A SAFETY HAZARD OF WHICH NO CONTROL OF ABOVE SYSTEMS. THE CAR WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP 7 DAYS TO THE TUNE OF OVER $800.00 . *JB

Jun 28, 2005 Suspension 32,216 mi

1.) NO ACCIDENT THOUGH CAR WAS CONSIDERED TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN REAR COIL SPRING WAS DISCOVERED AS BROKEN WHEN MY WIFE TOOK THE CAR TO NEW COUNTRY MOTORS; HARTFORD, CT TO INVESTIGATE A VERY INTERMITTENT "THUNK" FROM THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR WHICH WAS INITALLY WAS THOUGHT TO BE SOMETHING IN ...

Jun 28, 2005 Suspension 32,216 mi

1.) NO ACCIDENT THOUGH CAR WAS CONSIDERED TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN REAR COIL SPRING WAS DISCOVERED AS BROKEN WHEN MY WIFE TOOK THE CAR TO NEW COUNTRY MOTORS; HARTFORD, CT TO INVESTIGATE A VERY INTERMITTENT "THUNK" FROM THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR WHICH WAS INITALLY WAS THOUGHT TO BE SOMETHING IN ...

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN THE DEFECTIVE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MPH. THE GEAR BOX HAS BEEN CHANGED THREE TIMES. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN THE DEFECTIVE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MPH. THE GEAR BOX HAS BEEN CHANGED THREE TIMES. *JB

Jul 26, 2004 Fuel System, Other 36,200 mi

FUEL GAUGE SENSORS FAILURE. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Fuel System, Other 36,200 mi

FUEL GAUGE SENSORS FAILURE. *AK

Jan 27, 2004 Electrical System

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Structure

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Seats

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Visibility

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Electrical System

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Structure

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Seats

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Visibility

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. RINGS ON THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF RINGS. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE SPEAKERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE THE RADIO SOUND, CENTER CONSOLE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY,...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 45,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE POWDER SUBSTANCE CAUSE RED SPOTS ON THE CONSUMER'S ARM AND FACE. THE INCIDENT WAS TWELVE MONTHS AGO BUT THE SPOTS ARE STILL PRESENT. *AK *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 45,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE POWDER SUBSTANCE CAUSE RED SPOTS ON THE CONSUMER'S ARM AND FACE. THE INCIDENT WAS TWELVE MONTHS AGO BUT THE SPOTS ARE STILL PRESENT. *AK *NM

Aug 3, 2003 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT CAME ON JUST ABOUT THE TIME A SERVICE SCHEDULE WAS DUE. MERCEDES DEALER INSPECTED THE ITEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS "HIGH PRESSURE" FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AIRBAG. THEIR RESOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIRBAG TO GET THE LIGHT TO TURN-OFF, BUT CANNOT STATE THAT AIRBAG WILL WORK PROPERLY ...

Aug 3, 2003 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT CAME ON JUST ABOUT THE TIME A SERVICE SCHEDULE WAS DUE. MERCEDES DEALER INSPECTED THE ITEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS "HIGH PRESSURE" FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AIRBAG. THEIR RESOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIRBAG TO GET THE LIGHT TO TURN-OFF, BUT CANNOT STATE THAT AIRBAG WILL WORK PROPERLY ...

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Visibility

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Seats

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Visibility

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Feb 26, 2003 Seats

THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS RESET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOUND, THERE HAD BEEN A POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL ON THE FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INJECTION VALVES, THE CLIMATE CONTRO...

Sep 22, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES WITH MY 2000 MODEL YEAR C230K MERCEDES. THESE HAVE MOSTLY EFFECTED THE CARS SAFETY SYSTEMS WHICH IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS A COMPLETE DRAIN OF THE BATTERY CHARGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER...

Sep 22, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES WITH MY 2000 MODEL YEAR C230K MERCEDES. THESE HAVE MOSTLY EFFECTED THE CARS SAFETY SYSTEMS WHICH IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS A COMPLETE DRAIN OF THE BATTERY CHARGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER...

Sep 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES WITH MY 2000 MODEL YEAR C230K MERCEDES. THESE HAVE MOSTLY EFFECTED THE CARS SAFETY SYSTEMS WHICH IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS A COMPLETE DRAIN OF THE BATTERY CHARGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER...

Sep 22, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES WITH MY 2000 MODEL YEAR C230K MERCEDES. THESE HAVE MOSTLY EFFECTED THE CARS SAFETY SYSTEMS WHICH IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS A COMPLETE DRAIN OF THE BATTERY CHARGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER...

Sep 22, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES WITH MY 2000 MODEL YEAR C230K MERCEDES. THESE HAVE MOSTLY EFFECTED THE CARS SAFETY SYSTEMS WHICH IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS A COMPLETE DRAIN OF THE BATTERY CHARGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER...

Sep 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES WITH MY 2000 MODEL YEAR C230K MERCEDES. THESE HAVE MOSTLY EFFECTED THE CARS SAFETY SYSTEMS WHICH IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS A COMPLETE DRAIN OF THE BATTERY CHARGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER...

Jan 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CAR HAS 33,000 MILES ON IT. THE PADS ARE LOW BUT NOT DOWN TO THE INDICATORS. MEANWHILE, THE FRONT ROTORS ARE DOWN TO THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATION WITH NO WARNING. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL ROTORS WOULD GENERALLY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT BY 50,000 MILES ON CAR BECAUSE THEY WOULD BE AT MINIMUM SPEC WHICH IS ...

Jan 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CAR HAS 33,000 MILES ON IT. THE PADS ARE LOW BUT NOT DOWN TO THE INDICATORS. MEANWHILE, THE FRONT ROTORS ARE DOWN TO THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATION WITH NO WARNING. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL ROTORS WOULD GENERALLY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT BY 50,000 MILES ON CAR BECAUSE THEY WOULD BE AT MINIMUM SPEC WHICH IS ...

Dec 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS ROLLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ALMOST TO A STOP, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR ACTIVATED. I APPLIED BRAKES, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SKID MARKS ARE VISIBLE. THE CAR JUMPED A BLOCK WALL & WAS HEADING TOWARD A BUILDING. I MANAGED TO STEER INTO A CHAIN-LINK FENCE & ONTO A BLOCK WALL TO STOP THE...

Dec 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS ROLLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ALMOST TO A STOP, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR ACTIVATED. I APPLIED BRAKES, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SKID MARKS ARE VISIBLE. THE CAR JUMPED A BLOCK WALL & WAS HEADING TOWARD A BUILDING. I MANAGED TO STEER INTO A CHAIN-LINK FENCE & ONTO A BLOCK WALL TO STOP THE...

Sep 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END COLLISION INCLUDING VEHICLE BECOMING AIRBORNE OVER CURB RESULTING IN ALL TIRES BEING FLATTENED AND RIMS BENT. TOTAL FAILURE OF AIR BAGS WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *AK *JB *****DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER ARTEMIS*****772268.

Sep 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END COLLISION INCLUDING VEHICLE BECOMING AIRBORNE OVER CURB RESULTING IN ALL TIRES BEING FLATTENED AND RIMS BENT. TOTAL FAILURE OF AIR BAGS WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *AK *JB *****DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER ARTEMIS*****772268.

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER FEELS THE DESIGN OF THE SPEEDOMETER IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OVER 50% OF THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT USEABLE AT LEGAL SPEEDS AND THE RESULT OF THE COMPACTED CALIBRATION IS THAT THE SPPEDOMETER IS NOT READILY READABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS RESULTING IN A TENDANCY TO ACCIDENTALLY SPEED. NLM

Jun 22, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER FEELS THE DESIGN OF THE SPEEDOMETER IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OVER 50% OF THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT USEABLE AT LEGAL SPEEDS AND THE RESULT OF THE COMPACTED CALIBRATION IS THAT THE SPPEDOMETER IS NOT READILY READABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS RESULTING IN A TENDANCY TO ACCIDENTALLY SPEED. NLM

Feb 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD , STICKS IN GEAR AND SHIFTS HARD. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD , STICKS IN GEAR AND SHIFTS HARD. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK