Mercedes Benz C63 2008
Model C63 made in 2008 by Mercedes Benz got 3 consumer complains as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel/propulsion system. . Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Model 2008
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| C1A-091101 | 11/01/2009 | 10034566 | Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. this action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *pe | 12/06/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | 10048279 | Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209 | 12/17/2012 | |
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | SC-2012070002A | 10048279 | Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209 | 12/17/2012 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
| LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| LI-72-19-P053604 | 04/18/2012 | 10044603 | Xentry (mercedes): the signal light for right rear turn is inoperative. fault message displayed. *pe | 07/17/2012 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| LI-82-30 | 12/13/2010 | 10037967 | Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 60-P-049981 | 10/03/2011 | 10044179 | Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch | 05/17/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 60-P-049981 | 10/03/2011 | 10044179 | Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch | 05/17/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| LI91-40-P-047922 | 09/29/2009 | 10032708 | Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. a new reversible emergency tensioning retractor cannot be installed. as of modification , the connector housing of the reversible emergency tensioning retractor was revised and is in | 04/30/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| LI91-40-P-047922 | 09/29/2009 | 10032708 | Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. a new reversible emergency tensioning retractor cannot be installed. as of modification , the connector housing of the reversible emergency tensioning retractor was revised and is in | 04/30/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| TB-P-047921 | 09/03/2009 | 10032726 | Mercedes: fault message in instrument cluster (pre-safe inactive) and fault code 530630 is current and stored in the reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit. left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit | 05/05/2010 | |
| LI91-40-P-047922 | 09/29/2009 | 10032708 | Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. a new reversible emergency tensioning retractor cannot be installed. as of modification , the connector housing of the reversible emergency tensioning retractor was revised and is in | 04/30/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||||
| LI91-40-P-047922 | 09/29/2009 | 10032708 | Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. a new reversible emergency tensioning retractor cannot be installed. as of modification , the connector housing of the reversible emergency tensioning retractor was revised and is in | 04/30/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| LI-72-20 | 12/08/2010 | 10037988 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| LI-72-20 | 12/08/2010 | 10037988 | Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. the stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| LI-72-20 | 12/08/2010 | 10037988 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| LI-72-20 | 12/08/2010 | 10037988 | Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. the stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| SC-2009080005 | 09/01/2009 | 10033632 | Mercedes benz: adjust trunk lid stops. due to tolerance and settling of the rubber seal the trunk lid may touch the bumper during closing on the affected vehicles. dealers will adjust the trunk lid stops at the next workshop visit. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| 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 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/26/2013 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2008 c63 amg-every time fill up tank there very strong gas smell even out door. i tracked down smell from under back seat where gas tank is. open back seat you will see wet spot from gas leak. this is extremely dangerous that car can get caught on fire. i research online and found many mercedes has same issue and been told by dealer that it tear and wear, and user responsible for repair. my car is 2008 c63 amg, one of top c class model, with 50,000 miles. the gas tank should last much longer than 50,000 mile. this is unacceptable for mercedes or even any brand. *tr | |||
| 01/26/2013 | 50000 | ||
| 2008 c63 amg-every time fill up tank there very strong gas smell even out door. i tracked down smell from under back seat where gas tank is. open back seat you will see wet spot from gas leak. this is extremely dangerous that car can get caught on fire. i research online and found many mercedez has same issue and been told by dealer that it tear and wear, and user responsible for repair. my car is 2008 c63 amg, one of top c class model, with 50,000 miles. the gas tank should last much longer than 50,000 mile. this is unacceptable for mercedez or even any brand. | |||