Mercedes Benz C Class 1996
Model C Class made in 1996 by Mercedes Benz got 15 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other and tires. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V058000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 149 | 04/22/1996 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/04/1996 | 04/17/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The drive belt pulley on the engine can develop fatigue cracks in the metal and break. if the drive pulley breaks, the car would not have engine cooling, battery charging, and/or power steering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of these systems can cause the car to over heat, lose power from the battery, and loss of control of the car increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the engine crankshaft damper-pulley on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine; pulley; crankshaft.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PB-61-10-07 | 09/17/2008 | 10028147 | 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 | 03/05/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PB-61-10-07 | 09/17/2008 | 10028147 | 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 | 03/05/2009 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| PSIMBNA4020M | 06/01/1998 | 601449 | Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 11/03/2006 | 82000 | 2 | |
| Hesitation/ no response from engine. signal lights/ emergency flashers not working at times. this problem put my family at risk since it was in a intersection. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 146000 | ||
| 1996 mercedes c220; electrical harness problems; engine will turn over but will not start; sometimes the car will start and run, then will cut off when slowing up at a stop or when putting into reverse. several mecanics say that the mercedes company allowed inferior wiring to be used but will not stand behind the product. this is not safe and a recall should have been issued or dealers should pay for the replacement of the wiring. | |||
| 02/14/2008 | 40 | 1 | |
| The car not run the wiring of computer to fuel injection is fails. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2006 | 82000 | 2 | |
| Hesitation/ no response from engine. signal lights/ emergency flashers not working at times. this problem put my family at risk since it was in a intersection. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/13/2001 | 7 | 06/30/2000 | |
| 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.*ak consumer stated the check engine lights comes on frequently.*slc also the spark plugs were replaced. *yd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/03/2006 | 1 | ||
| I own a c 280 (96) (vin # wdbha28e5tf315789) car started consuming more gas than normal, was harder to start, started missing and drove sluggish. i replaced the spark plugs and cables. but it got worse, and than quit, as if it was out of time. i send it to an imported car service shop in dalton, ga. they told me that it is a common problem on this mercedes benz benz. the wiring harness underhood (insulation on the wring) crumbled to pieces, like dust and shorted relays and all the car. i paid over $2600.00 to have it repaired. i still have the old harness as evidence that it should be a recall because y could lead to a worse problem, like fire. the mechanic told me that he has repaired several c-280 with the same problem and that mercedes benz has been notified and they will not do anything. an expensive car as it is should be built better than this. (the wiring harness itself is worth $1600.00 or more. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/08/2011 | 119293 | ||
| Tl-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 to a lot where it was parked. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told 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. sm. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/13/2001 | 7 | 06/30/2000 | |
| 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.*ak consumer stated the check engine lights comes on frequently.*slc also the spark plugs were replaced. *yd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/03/2006 | 1 | ||
| I own a c 280 (96) (vin # wdbha28e5tf315789) car started consuming more gas than normal, was harder to start, started missing and drove sluggish. i replaced the spark plugs and cables. but it got worse, and than quit, as if it was out of time. i send it to an imported car service shop in dalton, ga. they told me that it is a common problem on this mercedes benz benz. the wiring harness underhood (insulation on the wring) crumbled to pieces, like dust and shorted relays and all the car. i paid over $2600.00 to have it repaired. i still have the old harness as evidence that it should be a recall because y could lead to a worse problem, like fire. the mechanic told me that he has repaired several c-280 with the same problem and that mercedes benz has been notified and they will not do anything. an expensive car as it is should be built better than this. (the wiring harness itself is worth $1600.00 or more. *nm | |||