Mercedes Benz C280 2006
Model C280 made in 2006 by Mercedes Benz got 17 consumer complains as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2006
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RB-2009060005 | 08/01/2009 | 10032568 | Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. this may cause the affected vehicles to | 04/14/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 033008 | 04/24/2008 | SB-03-30-08E | 10022893 | Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj | 10/03/2007 |
| 2007010010 | 08/01/2007 | 10021302 | Replace engine oil dipstick. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 04/02/2007 | |
| 2006110002 | 02/01/2007 | 2006110002 | 10021270 | Check engine control module software version and update if necessary. *kb updated 04-02-07. *kb | 03/26/2007 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| SB-2008070002 | 08/01/2008 | 10028026 | Mercedes: replace v belt upper guide pulley. the v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. the dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next workshop visit. *pe | 02/27/2009 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm | 09/19/2011 | |
| LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Ready | 09/19/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||||
| LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Ready | 09/19/2011 | |
| LI-88-70 | 03/06/2011 | 10041066 | Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm | 09/19/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-2008120008 | 12/01/2008 | 10030904 | Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla | 12/18/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| SC-2007100004 | 02/01/2009 | 10029504 | Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| 2007100004 | 01/01/2009 | 10023776 | Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. my 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. models c280, c350, c320 and c240. my 2005-2007. *pe | 01/31/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| PB-42-30-103 | 01/13/2009 | 10028624 | 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. | 05/12/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| PB-42-30-103 | 01/13/2009 | 10028624 | 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. | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 424586 | 01/03/2008 | 10024117 | All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed instrument cluster. model year 2005-2007. *nj | 03/11/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 2006110005 | 08/01/2008 | 10021246 | Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe | 03/26/2007 | |
| 2006080003 | 08/01/2006 | 10021228 | Check command and navigation software and update if necessary. *kb | 03/23/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 3 | ||
| 2006 mercedes benz c280. consumer states transmission freezes at 20 mph while the rpm goes into the danger zone *tgw the consumer stated it was almost impossible to control the vehicle when it failed to accelerate. the consumer was informed the seals failed and transmission fluid in the module. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/02/2011 | 53000 | ||
| An engine air filter housing to mass air flow sensor seal tear caused the engine to surge and the car to buck forward instead of braking when the brakes were applied. failure to break resulted in this vehicle rear ending another vehicle. luckily the vehicle speed was low so no one was injured or killed. the sensory system failed to detect this issue until the tear worsened and the problems it caused were bad enough and continuous enough to trigger the check engine light (took approximately 1 month). mercedes could not diagnose or find the problem until the check engine light went on. during that 1 month period the failure of the breaks to engage/engine surging/car bucking issue occurred 2 more times. luckily no accidents or injuries resulted from these events. i have spoken to mercedes us and my local dealership about this issue. they refuse to acknowledge this as a safety issue or accept responsibility for it. | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes c280. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 25 mph and traveling over a pot hole, the front driver | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 12/02/2011 | 53000 | ||
| An engine air filter housing to mass air flow sensor seal tear caused the engine to surge and the car to buck forward instead of braking when the brakes were applied. failure to break resulted in this vehicle rear ending another vehicle. luckily the vehicle speed was low so no one was injured or killed. the sensory system failed to detect this issue until the tear worsened and the problems it caused were bad enough and continuous enough to trigger the check engine light (took approximately 1 month). mercedes could not diagnose or find the problem until the check engine light went on. during that 1 month period the failure of the breaks to engage/engine surging/car bucking issue occurred 2 more times. luckily no accidents or injuries resulted from these events. i have spoken to mercedes us and my local dealership about this issue. they refuse to acknowledge this as a safety issue or accept responsibility for it. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c280. while making a left turn at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and rear-ended the preceding vehicle. while backing up from the crash, the vehicle sped backwards and struck the vehicle in its rear. the police issued a ticket for $130 and filed a report. there were no injuries. the vehicle is currently at the dealer for inspection and repair. the failure mileage was 36,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 2006 c280w4 with a side view mirror design flaw. consumer believes that the snap off side view mirror should be recalled because the mirror cost $1200.00 to replace if it gets broken. *kb the consumer stated the side view mirrors were stolen twice. updated | |||