2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS
0 recalls — 13 complaints — 5 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 12, 2011
Incident date: Sep 11, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT A CONSTANT VELOCITY, MY CAR APPLIED BRAKING FORCE TO THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) WHEEL, RAPIDLY AND SUDDENLY. THE BAS ESP LIGHT THEN CAME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 12, 2011
Incident date: Sep 11, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT A CONSTANT VELOCITY, MY CAR APPLIED BRAKING FORCE TO THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) WHEEL, RAPIDLY AND SUDDENLY. THE BAS ESP LIGHT THEN CAME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Sep 12, 2011
Incident date: Sep 11, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT A CONSTANT VELOCITY, MY CAR APPLIED BRAKING FORCE TO THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) WHEEL, RAPIDLY AND SUDDENLY. THE BAS ESP LIGHT THEN CAME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Jun 6, 2010
CAR: 2000 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR DRIVING AT 55MPH, THE CAR'S FRONT RIGHT BRAKE SUDDENLY ENGAGED CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL FOR A MOMENT. THE BRAKE THEN RELEASES AND THE BAS/ESP LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!!!!! I... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Jun 6, 2010
CAR: 2000 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR DRIVING AT 55MPH, THE CAR'S FRONT RIGHT BRAKE SUDDENLY ENGAGED CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL FOR A MOMENT. THE BRAKE THEN RELEASES AND THE BAS/ESP LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!!!!! I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Jun 6, 2010
CAR: 2000 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR DRIVING AT 55MPH, THE CAR'S FRONT RIGHT BRAKE SUDDENLY ENGAGED CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL FOR A MOMENT. THE BRAKE THEN RELEASES AND THE BAS/ESP LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!!!!! I... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 15, 2010
Incident date: Mar 7, 2010
I HAD JUST EXITED THE FREEWAY, AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRACK. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING SOCKET THAT CONNECTS TO THE UNIBODY HAD RUSTED AND BROKE, DROPPING THE SUSPENSION ON TOP THE TIRE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE RI... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 15, 2010
Incident date: Mar 7, 2010
I HAD JUST EXITED THE FREEWAY, AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRACK. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING SOCKET THAT CONNECTS TO THE UNIBODY HAD RUSTED AND BROKE, DROPPING THE SUSPENSION ON TOP THE TIRE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE RI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2009
Incident date: Mar 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER, WERE UNABLE TO BE READ, WHICH INCREASED THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1,500 TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 20, 2007
Incident date: Jun 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C280. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CRANK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Jun 19, 2006
Incident date: Jun 18, 2006
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT BOX NOT SEALED PROPERLY TO PROTECT AGAINST WATER SPILLS. THIS CAN STOP YOUR CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *JB
TIRES
Mar 16, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, REAR TIRE FAILED (BLEWUP). TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH GOOD AMOUNTS OF TREAD. CAR, ROAD, TEMPERATURE, SPEED ALL WERE IN NORMAL CONDITIONS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 29, 2004
Incident date: Jan 22, 2004
HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED AT 52000. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 |
| 071120 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| 091120 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 |
LI68.05-P-059193
Jun 20, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
PB-61-10-07
Sep 17, 2008
071120 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE
PB-61-10-07
Sep 17, 2008
091120 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE
PB472017
Oct 10, 2001
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SUBJECT REGARDING HARD STARTING AFTER FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. *JG
PB472017
Oct 10, 2001
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SUBJECT REGARDING HARD STARTING AFTER FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. *JG
MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS across all model years (1996–2006).
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Total Recalls
254
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
16
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
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