Mercedes Benz C Class 2001
Model C Class made in 2001 by Mercedes Benz got 27 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, communications and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, electronic stability control and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 076139 | 03/29/2004 | 076139A | 10007612 | Air mass sensors. *mj | 07/06/2004 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| PB 42-45-98 | 03/28/2008 | 10025642 | Model 203 (c) series from production 8/1/01 to 2/1/03 and model 209 (clk) series up to production 2/1/03; esp visit workshop with fault code c1185. *pe | 08/27/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 67002 | 11/28/2000 | 616275 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard to start condition (starter is turning but engine won't start). engine starts but will not run and / or poor engine performance. *tt | 02/16/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| PB8262165 | 09/13/2001 | 627173 | Subject regarding popping or thumping in the speakers. *jg | 02/05/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 610 | 12/14/2000 | 616251 | Mercedes-benz launches tonights first course and adds an exciting appetizer to the menus of restaurants throughout the country - a test drive in an all new 2001 c-class. guests will have the opportunity to drive the spirited new c-class a | 02/15/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 50012 | 05/22/2001 | 621570 | On some vehicles, upon release of the brake pedal and / or application of the accelerator pedal, there is a 1-2 second delay until the actuator moves to the new accelerator pedal input position. this delay is integrated in the engine man | 09/26/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| SQ01010 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 09/25/2001 | 02/04/2002 | SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN | ||
| Alleged that the cup holder design make it easy for the cup(s) to spill ins content on the transmission shifter and the electronics below, resulting in engine stalling or failure of the electronic transmission | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| DP05007 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 11/07/2005 | 03/27/2006 | TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION | ||
| The petitioner alleges that coffee from a cup, placed in the cup holder, spilled onto the gear shifter and shut down the vehicle | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | ||||||
| DP05007 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 11/07/2005 | 03/27/2006 | TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION | ||
| The petitioner alleges that coffee from a cup, placed in the cup holder, spilled onto the gear shifter and shut down the vehicle | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 10168 | 1 | 10/14/2000 |
| Various problems with 2001 mercedes c240. *mr the keyless entry remote failed intermittently. the windshield washer aimed too high. the fm radio reception was poor. the clutch was rubbing. the srs light illuminated on the dash. | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2001 | |
| Vehicle breakdowns. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 93100 | ||
| Battery drain, seems to come from defect in seat controller module. see 19 pages of forum: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w203-c-class/1196568-mercedes-c320-battery-drain-11.html mercedes c240 2001, but many other models and years affected. | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Mercedez benz c 240 year 2001 has many defects that required several thousands of dollars . the dealership and the manufacturer did not provide any help.*cw | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 31384 | 5 | 02/22/2001 |
| Steering wheel loose and making noise when turning right or left, dealer found power steering pump leaking and was replaced. next day engine light on,abs system fails, esp elec,stability,program fails, bas brake assist system fails, the car does not change gear and would not pick up speed eventhough i'm pressing hard on the gas pedal. dealer attempted fixing the problem 4x and still there for the 5th time. each time they find different causes like cracked thrust arms and was replaced. then they said there's an open circuit at the right speed censor and they replaced right rear speed sensor.another cause found crankshaft position sensor open circuit.. ignition system replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2001 | |
| Vehicle breakdowns. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2001 | |
| Vehicle breakdowns. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2001 | |
| Vehicle breakdowns. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/23/2003 | |||
| Vehicle has stopped on the highway twice. once he had it towed to the dealer and was told that it was a grounding problem. the second time he had it towed, he was told that they could not find any problem. then he begun to have problems opening the vehicle with the key, then once the vehicle was open then it would not enter the ignition to start the auto. he thinks this car is a lemon. vehicle is a mercedes c20, 2001. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/12/2009 | 72193 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz c240. the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer stated that the failure was due to a crankshaft center and thermostat issue. the crankshaft center caused the vehicle to overheat and it would not start until the engine cooled off. the dealer stated that the repair would cost $700. a diagnostic was performed, which showed that additional repairs would also be needed. the manufacturer stated that there was no warranty; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. the failure mileage was 72,193. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 115000 | 1 | |
| Stalling in traffic caused by failure of crankshaft position sensor. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The air conditioning system failed in the c-240, 2006. i called for an appointment for diagnosis, and was given a date that put the car just out of extended warranty coverage. i discovered this after the fact. i had assumed that the air conditioner just needed charging again, and would not be covered. if i had any idea that it was going to be a $3,000.00 for repairs. i would have rushed back in december 2005 when the problem started with fogged windows.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 10168 | 1 | 10/14/2000 |
| Various problems with 2001 mercedes c240. *mr the keyless entry remote failed intermittently. the windshield washer aimed too high. the fm radio reception was poor. the clutch was rubbing. the srs light illuminated on the dash. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 17700 | ||
| After leaving my 2001 clk320 mercedes at the dealership i was notified that my brake system was defective requiring pads/rotors and other related items along with the fact that every 1000 miles or so, a light bulb or something electrical will fail and i usually find the nearest dealership and get the problem fixed. the brake system (which is not under warranty) was the last straw! we are talking about a 50,000 dollar automobile with only a little over 17,000 miles on it. | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2001 | |
| Vehicle breakdowns. *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 c240 ceiling fabric sags. *ts the fabric in the consuemr's daughter in laws 2002 c240 also sags ans is only being help up by the interior light***nar*** | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/19/2009 | 11400 | 1 | |
| April nov 2004, i purchased a 2001 c240 mercedes from princeton mercedes in new jersey. one month after driving the car slowed down as if it would not accelerated. i had to take it back in for repair. they told they could not find a problem. however 4/19/08 i experienced the same problem of deceleration while driving i was told this time that it was transmission control unit. i have been researching and i believed that this was the problem 4 years ago; however they did not was to correct the problem. i want to know was there a recall for this specific transmission control unit on these types of cars. i have been in several chat rooms and there are various complaints regarding this type of problem. the car will stop in traffic or on the freeway without notice. at the time of the incident i was able to pull over to a gas station: however what would happen if there was major traffic bumper to bumper. i want this problem researched. i believed that mercedes knew about a flaw with this transmission control unit. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 10168 | 1 | 10/14/2000 |
| Various problems with 2001 mercedes c240. *mr the keyless entry remote failed intermittently. the windshield washer aimed too high. the fm radio reception was poor. the clutch was rubbing. the srs light illuminated on the dash. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 17700 | ||
| After leaving my 2001 clk320 mercedes at the dealership i was notified that my brake system was defective requiring pads/rotors and other related items along with the fact that every 1000 miles or so, a light bulb or something electrical will fail and i usually find the nearest dealership and get the problem fixed. the brake system (which is not under warranty) was the last straw! we are talking about a 50,000 dollar automobile with only a little over 17,000 miles on it. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/12/2001 | 4 | ||
| C240 model. there is vibration and a slapping noise while driving at speeds of 35-70 mph. the steering wheel shakes excessively as well. tires were replaced, wheel alignment was performed and camber / caster were adjusted however problem still exist. consumer was then told that his driving habits and the variable weather changes caused the problem. *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2001 | |
| Vehicle breakdowns. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2001 | |
| Vehicle breakdowns. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 10168 | 1 | 10/14/2000 |
| Various problems with 2001 mercedes c240. *mr the keyless entry remote failed intermittently. the windshield washer aimed too high. the fm radio reception was poor. the clutch was rubbing. the srs light illuminated on the dash. | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 1 | ||
| C240 model. consumer states that rims on the right side of the vehcle were found to be bent. dealer replaced rims. *tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | GLENDALE | 91204 | CALSTAR | 818 246 1800 |
| NJ | BRIDGEWATER | 08807 | MILLENUIM AUTO GROUP | 685-0800 |