Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/21/2009 | 1 | ||
| Just like other reports here - electrical malfunction. 50k miles. took to mb dealer for rough idle at cold start up and low speeds; louder than normal idle at start and in reverse. no check engine light, no error or problem indicated in dash at all. same diagnosis - dealer reported cam solenoids leaking engine oil into the wiring harness shorting harness components (o2 sensors etc.), high $$$ $3600-$4000 repair. issue should be resolved and paid for by mb since this is known defect that severely reduces the drive-ability and value of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/09/2008 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Check engine light on, with occasional poor gas mileage, rough running. when engine starts rough, engine stop/re-start gets engine to idle/run properly. dealer reported cam solenoids leaking engine oil into the wiring harness shorting harness components (o2 sensors etc.), high $$$ repair. first occurrence at 57k miles (just out of warranty). contacted mb, no concern, too bad for you. sporadic red led warning about gas cap, blinking indicator in fuel gauge, stop/restart engine, goes away (error not in owners manual). car still running at 78k miles and usually 35 mpg during normal commute so far (without repair so far, do not have tail pipe emission check in area yet, so not mandated to fix mil light issue), clear ecm codes occasionally, come back after 3 key cycles. stuck with car that is not worth fixing to have same problem come back. this cam solenoid/wiring harness/o2 sensor/check engine light issue should be resolved and paid for by mb since this is known defect that severely reduces the drivablilty and value of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/13/2009 | 61750 | 1 | |
| Check engine light lead to rough idling and inability to drive vehicle. 2003 mercedes benz c230 with 61,650 miles on it. all cam sensors, o2 sensors, maf sensor, engine wiring harness replaced with necessary o-rings at dealer. car was laid up 5 days and at a cost of $2,500. *tr | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer disappointed with her problematic, unreliable and potentially unsafe vehicle. *ph the window seals scratched the glass tint. the radio reception was poor and the keyless entry system only worked at close range. the technician indicated that the tint was likely the cause of the poor reception and inability to use the entry system at further distances. the dealer installed scraper seals to alleviate the scratching. the vehicle shut off five times in a 45 min period and all the service lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who determined that a cylinder had misfired and water was in the spark plugs. the dealer replaced he cylinder head and all valves. the bas, esp and abs light illuminated while driving. there was a lack of airflow power when the a/c was used. the vehicle hesitated when accelerating. there was a strong mildew odor coming through the vents. cd skipped when turning corners. a rattling noise could be heard from the engine while the a/c was on. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/12/2005 | 21000 | 8 | 02/03/2003 |
| I am the owner of a c-230 4 door sedan vin# wdbrf40j93f386357. i have an issue that i was looking into addressing when another major issue just arrose that i need help from the manufacturer who i have contacted but not received a response. 1) last week i decided to quote insurance and make a change to allstate. once they put in the vin# major issues came. the price was way different then what i was paying with mercury. to make this short, after talking to my broker at mercury, it turns out my 4 door has the vin# of a 2 door coupe. i called beverly hills ltd where i purchased the car new. they did nothing. i have the original temp registration from the day i purchased the car new, and the dealer typed coupe not four door and on the lease agreement. i did not notice this. here are my issues. the coupe is more expensive on insurance - i have been overpaying since 2/2003. 2nd, am i paying a fair lease rate if the vin# is for another body style. this car has been nothing but nightmare to deal with since the day i purchased it. it has been serviced 8 times, transmission work, 2 computers, camshaft, new radio, idle issues, brake system failed, and so on. it's a complete lemon. it is going in next week again. i have only 21,000 on the car, and drive my 2nd car more a 79 300sd mercedes as it is more reliable then this new car. i need somewhere, someone to go to, any information would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much, darren weingarten - phone or email *jb | |||