1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220
0 recalls — 65 complaints — 14 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
65 total complaints
9 crashes 4 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2018
Incident date: Jul 27, 2018
MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AT START UP AND ALSO DURING DRIVING IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE DAY WHILE STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET, OR TURNING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. MY MECHANIC SAYS THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. I'VE OWNED THIS MERCEDES FOR YEARS A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2017
Incident date: Jan 29, 2017
HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS SHEATHING GONE. CAR WILL NOT START. IN GARAGE FOUND THE DEFECTIVE HARNESS.
ENGINE
Mar 12, 2017
Incident date: Jan 29, 2017
HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS SHEATHING GONE. CAR WILL NOT START. IN GARAGE FOUND THE DEFECTIVE HARNESS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2017
Incident date: Jan 29, 2017
HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS SHEATHING GONE. CAR WILL NOT START. IN GARAGE FOUND THE DEFECTIVE HARNESS.
AIR BAGS
Nov 20, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY SECURE HER. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TRE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY SECURE HER. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TRE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 5, 2015
Incident date: Sep 21, 2015
I STARTED MY CAR AND BEGAN DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I WAS GOING ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN; LIKE THE POWER WAS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THEN, LIKE A CHILD FLIPPING THE LIGHTS ON AND OFF, THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD AND BACK AS THE POWER AND ENGINE WENT ON AND OFF AGAIN. WHEN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 25, 2015
Incident date: Sep 4, 2015
I WAS CHANGING MY OIL AND CHECKING MY LEVEL AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A SPARK AND THEN FIRE BUT I TOOK IT OUT FAST WITH SAND.IT WAS THE WIRING HARNESS THEY WERE ALL CRACKED AND SOME OF IT ARE DISINTEGRATING.
ENGINE
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jul 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2014
MY VEHICLE HAS THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS PREVALENT IN ALL THESE CARS DURING THE MID TO LATE NINETIES. IT HAS EXHIBITED MANY OF THE SIGNS MENTIONED BY NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS OVER THE YEARS SUCH AS: ENGINE LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY, SURGING OF THE THROTTLE, DASH INSTRUMENTS THAT WON'T WORK, STUMBLING AND STA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES C-220. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2014
MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS ABOUT THESE FAULTY WIRING HARNESSES AND REFUSES TO OWN UP TO THEIR FAULTS. THESE FAULTS PLACE THE OWNER AND OTHERS AT RISK AS THEY CAN CAUSE SHORTS, A POOR RUNNING CAR WITH SHORTING ISSUES, OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE. I WOULD BE HAPPY IF MERCEDES WOULD JUST GIVE US A NEW WIRING HARNESS... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2014
MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS ABOUT THESE FAULTY WIRING HARNESSES AND REFUSES TO OWN UP TO THEIR FAULTS. THESE FAULTS PLACE THE OWNER AND OTHERS AT RISK AS THEY CAN CAUSE SHORTS, A POOR RUNNING CAR WITH SHORTING ISSUES, OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE. I WOULD BE HAPPY IF MERCEDES WOULD JUST GIVE US A NEW WIRING HARNESS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2014
MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS ABOUT THESE FAULTY WIRING HARNESSES AND REFUSES TO OWN UP TO THEIR FAULTS. THESE FAULTS PLACE THE OWNER AND OTHERS AT RISK AS THEY CAN CAUSE SHORTS, A POOR RUNNING CAR WITH SHORTING ISSUES, OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE. I WOULD BE HAPPY IF MERCEDES WOULD JUST GIVE US A NEW WIRING HARNESS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2012
Incident date: Oct 10, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED IN INTERSECTION. CONTINUES TO DO SO, THOUGH IT WILL RESTART. CEL ON. MECHANIC CHANGED MAF AND WIRING FOR MAF, ADVISED REST OF UNDERHOOD WIRING INSULATION BAD, EXPOSING BARE WIRES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 25, 2012
Incident date: Jul 19, 2012
I TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC WITH AN UNRELATED ENGINE PROBLEM WHICH WAS RESOLVED. AFTERWARDS THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THE ENGINE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO ME AND INFORMED ME IF I DON'T REPLACE IT, IT COULD HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES LIKE THE CAR CATCHING OF FIRE, STOPPING AT ANY MOMENT AND MAIN COMPUTER ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 28, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
THE POORLY DESIGNED WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT OF BIODEGRADABLE SHIELDING ... IT IS THE HARNESS FROM THE E.C.M. TO THE ENGINE... IF THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED DURING THIS FAILURE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO EITHER THE DRIVER/PASS... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 28, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
THE POORLY DESIGNED WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT OF BIODEGRADABLE SHIELDING ... IT IS THE HARNESS FROM THE E.C.M. TO THE ENGINE... IF THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED DURING THIS FAILURE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO EITHER THE DRIVER/PASS... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 28, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
THE POORLY DESIGNED WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO MANUFACTURES DEFECT OF BIODEGRADABLE SHIELDING ... IT IS THE HARNESS FROM THE E.C.M. TO THE ENGINE... IF THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED DURING THIS FAILURE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO EITHER THE DRIVER/PASS... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2011
Incident date: Jun 30, 2000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION BECAME BRITTLE, BEGAN TO CRACK AND WAS FALLING OFF OF THE CONDUCTORS WHICH DETACHED THE WIRES FROM THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2011
Incident date: Apr 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AND WAS THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHIRT CIRCUIT IN THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION AND THAT IT WAS FRACTURE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 20, 2010
Incident date: Mar 10, 1998
I PURCHASED MY C220 IN 1995 FROM A DEALER IN NORTH CAROLINA. WITHIN THREE YEARS THE LCD BECAME NONFUNCTIONAL(RADIO AND TAPES BECAME DEAD). IN FOURTH YEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, THEY FIXED AND CHARGED HUGE AMOUNT BUT AFTER A MONTH OR SO IT CAME ON AGAIN. I WAS TOLD A... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2008
Incident date: Sep 15, 2008
THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION IN MY 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220 HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT OF DUST. THIS RESULTED IN THE CAR STALING AT OVER 35 MPH, AND MY WIFE BEING PUT IN HARMS WAY WHEN THE CAR LOST POWER. SHE COULD NO LONGER CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND HIT A MAILBOX. I WOULD LIKE TO STATE THAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2008
Incident date: Jul 29, 2008
I HAVE A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220 AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDERS. I HAD MY ENGINE CHECK LIGHTS ON AND I WENT TO THE DEALER TO CHECK AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST ME MORE THAN $1700 TO REPLACE IT. THIS IS NOT A MATTER OF REPLACEMENT W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2008
Incident date: Jun 27, 2008
WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT AND ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE BAY. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 6, 2008
FRACTURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM. DESIGN DEFECT RESULTING IN LATENT INTERIOR CORROSION THAT ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN THIS CRITICAL PART SEPARATING INTO TWO PIECES, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO PARTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE CAR. HAD THIS OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT WOULD DOUBTLESS HAVE CAUSED A S... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 26, 2008
Incident date: Feb 26, 2008
I HAVE A 1995 C220 MERCEDES BENZ AND THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT HARNESS IS DEFECTIVE. THE INSULATION ON ALL OF THE WIRING IS MADE OF VERY POOR MATERIAL BREAKS VERY EASY AT THE TOUCH. WHY IS THERE NOT A WIRING ENGINE MANAGEMENT HARNESS RECALL. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Feb 19, 2008
Incident date: Feb 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE LOWER SUPPORT ARM RUSTED THROUGH AND CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO LITERALLY FALL OFF WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 5, 2007
Incident date: Aug 16, 2003
I PURCHASED A 1995 MERCEDES C220 FROM A MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY KNEW THE CAR HAD A WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS DEGRADING WITH EXPOSED CONDUCTORS THROUGH OUT THE CAR... BUT THEY DIDN'T TELL ME , AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AND WAS HAVING TONS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS I FOUND OUT THE HISTORY OF THIS MODEL ..THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: Oct 21, 2007
1 - RANDOM ELECTRICAL FAILURES 2 - BAD ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 3- REPLACE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 23, 2007
Incident date: Oct 23, 2007
I WAS TOLD TODAY THAT MY WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON MY 1995 C220 MERCEDES. THE WIRES ARE EXPOSED AND SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A "COMMON" PROBLEM BY MECHANIC AND THAT IT COULD BE "DANGEROUS." I COMMUTE EVERYDAY ON LA FREEWAYS. I DO NOT WANT TO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 17, 2007
Incident date: Aug 8, 2006
MY C220'S WIRING HARNESS IS DISINTEGRATING DAILY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, FUEL GAUGE, WATER TEMP., ETC. ALL INTERMITTENT. THE CAR MISSES, AND SOMETIMES LUNGES FROM A SUDDEN HIGH REV. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORST AS THE INSULATION FLAKES OFF, CAUSING SHORTS. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 14, 2007
Incident date: Jun 12, 2007
ENGINE HARNESSES DETERIORATED IN MY 1995 C220 CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED, LUNGED, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED TWICE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THE MERCEDES MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS DISINTEGRATING. THE CURRENT M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 25, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
THE ELECTRICAL INSULATION OF THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS HAS VIRTUALLY DISINTEGRATED, APPARENTLY FROM THE (NORMAL) HEAT OF THE ENGINE. THE INSULATION LITERALLY FLAKES AWAY IN MY HAND WHEN BEING HANDLED EVEN WITH THE MOST GENTLE TOUCH. THE COST TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS IS $600+ FOR ONLY THE PART; TH... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 14, 2007
Incident date: Jun 10, 2007
THE CAR FREQUENTLY HAS VERY ERRATIC IDLE TO THE ENGINE. IT DIES WHILE WARMING UP AND DIES WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD REGARDLESS LOCAL OR FREEWAY. TODAY, (AGAIN!!!) WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE LOST ITS POWER AND ALMOST GOT KILL OVER OTHER CARS. I WAS TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT I NEED TO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 22, 2007
Incident date: Dec 26, 2006
-CAR PERIODICALLY HAS VERY ERRATIC IDLE -LAST TIME CAR WAS ON HIGHWAY, WHEN PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAR ENGINE LOST POWER AND I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO GET CAR BACK HOME -NOW AM AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 22, 2007
Incident date: Dec 26, 2006
-CAR PERIODICALLY HAS VERY ERRATIC IDLE -LAST TIME CAR WAS ON HIGHWAY, WHEN PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAR ENGINE LOST POWER AND I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO GET CAR BACK HOME -NOW AM AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Dec 8, 2006
Incident date: Dec 8, 2006
WHEN I BOUGHT MY 1995 MERCEDES C220 FROM THE MERCEDES DEALER, THEY KNEW WHAT I FOUND OUT AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR THAT 1995 MERCEDES C220'S HAVE A FAULTY ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. I HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS NOW AND I KNOW WHAT FAULTY INSULATION LOOKS LIKE, THE INSULATION IS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Aug 3, 2006
COMPLETE FAILURE OF ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DUE TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF WIRE INSULATION. GARAGED CAR WOULD START AND RUN NORMALLY FOR SHORT (TEN MINUTE) TRIPS BUT WOULD NOT START UP TO RETURN HOME. STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRIPS PERIODICALLY. STALLING AND SURGING COMMON. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 3, 2005
Incident date: Apr 28, 2005
FAULTY ENGINE WIRE INSULATION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jul 21, 2004
Incident date: Jul 7, 2004
WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOP POSITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART WITHIN 10 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM MAYBE AN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2003
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE WIPERS FROZE. THE HANDLE HAD BECOME VERY HOT TO TOUCH AND WOULD NOT TURN. THIS CAUSED SKIDDING OFF THE ROAD. THE DEFECTIVE LOCKS COULD... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2003
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE WIPERS FROZE. THE HANDLE HAD BECOME VERY HOT TO TOUCH AND WOULD NOT TURN. THIS CAUSED SKIDDING OFF THE ROAD. THE DEFECTIVE LOCKS COULD... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2003
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE WIPERS FROZE. THE HANDLE HAD BECOME VERY HOT TO TOUCH AND WOULD NOT TURN. THIS CAUSED SKIDDING OFF THE ROAD. THE DEFECTIVE LOCKS COULD... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO COMPUTER OVERIDE. HAD TO PUT IN NUETRAL AT 110MPH AND SHUT OFF ENGINE TO COAST TO STOP. LUCKILY I WAS ON A STRAIGHT TEXAS STATE FARM ROAD WITH OUT TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME TO WRITE THIS COMPLAINT. MERCEDES BENZ WAS CALLED AND ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Feb 10, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. CONSUMER NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE REACHED OVER 110 MPH BEFORE IT COULD BE STOPPED. CONSUMER HAD TO ROLL THE VEHICLE IN THE MUD TO SLOW IT DOWN AND STOP IT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 20, 2004
Incident date: Jan 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Dec 22, 2003
THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. AS A RESULT, THE BALL JOINT CRACKED, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO COLLAPSE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Aug 13, 2003
Incident date: Jun 12, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT HOOD LATCH DOES NOT LOCK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE HOOD LATCH FAILED DUE TO A MINOR REAR END ACCIDENT. *SCC *JB
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C220
14 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| 046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| 022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI91.10-P-054769
Jan 10, 2017
220000 SEATS
Driver and front passenger seats make cracking noise when cornering
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI82.85-P-055695
Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
PB-42-30-103
Jan 13, 2009
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) RETURN FLOW PUMP RUNNING WITHOUT CONTROL WITH CORRESPONDING FAULT CODE C1401, CLEAN AND INSULATED THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RETURN FLOW PUMP RELAY. MODELS 202 AND 208. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-42-30-103
Jan 13, 2009
046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) RETURN FLOW PUMP RUNNING WITHOUT CONTROL WITH CORRESPONDING FAULT CODE C1401, CLEAN AND INSULATED THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RETURN FLOW PUMP RELAY. MODELS 202 AND 208. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
MERCEDES-BENZ C220 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C220 across all model years (1994–1994).
1
Total Recalls
152
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
15
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths