| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 219 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (79%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 160 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 503hp 4.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi US $3800 |
Replaced all four brake pads and rotors. AMG parts are expensive. |
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18600 mi A $4000 |
The A/C compressor had to be replaced which resulted in lots of other work, including regassing and cleaning of filters etc. Also, the main 12 volt battery had to be replaced at a cost of AUD1,300 |
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13000 mi US $1500 |
Worn suspension parts, ones that should not have worn in so few miles |
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $2000 |
Leak in the steering rack. Rack replaced. Also did the B service at the same time and replaced suspension wear items like the control arms and thrust arm bushings. Included an alignment. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 6200 mi $1000 |
Battery Flat after car parked for three months, then rear lights on by mistake - Battery Replaced (800mAH) - Car has START/STOP Function |
| 7564 mi $300 |
ABS and Traction Control warning illuminated. Took car to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer found ABS sensor on right front wheel unserviceable. Part replaced and ailment cured. |
| 10540 mi $1000 |
Warning lights - ABS, Traction control, stability control and check engine light. Found both front-wheels ABS sensors unserviceable. Parts replaced. |
| 12400 mi $1000 |
Tyres making noises during driving. Front tyres found bulging. All 4 tyres replaced |
| 21080 mi $350 |
Replaced both idle fan pulleys because it was making a whining noise |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
481-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $1000 |
Steering Adjustment [angle] Sensor |
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40300 mi C $750 |
parking brake release mechanism malfunctioning. Need left foot help to release brake |
| 55800 mi C $1500 |
rear brake caliper seized with dash warning light "check brake fluid level" on. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 27940 mi $1200 |
Engine Mounts and Transmission Mount replaced. Wipers also replaced. I CANNOT BELIEVE I HAD TO CHANGE ENGINE MOUNTS AT 50K KMS! |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi US $250 |
Battery replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $800 |
Cam shaft adjusters needed to be replaced. Car was out of warranty, but dealer and/or MBUSA didn't charge for parts, only labor. |
| 60500 mi US $2000 |
Engine malfunction |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43000 mi US $1000 |
The prefuse block was faulty, and vehicle would not start. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 111075 mi US $1379 |
New key purchased & programmed |
| 138000 mi US $2000 |
Check engine light from vacuum lines |
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
| 60760 mi C $250 |
Battery condition - failed load test. |
| 85560 mi C $1200 |
oil leak |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13646 mi C $7678 |
Entire computer module for electronics replaced. Back up camera, parking sensors, interior lighting (dash included) all failed one morning. Car inoperable in dark conditions |
| 67580 mi R 14700 |
The car did not want to start, the dealer said it is a steering lock that must be replaced |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $250 |
Battery replacement. Parking lamp replacement. Takes about 15 minutes largely because there are some mechanisms that are fussy/tricky and you have to relearn how to do it. |
| 80900 mi US $1200 |
electronic steering column ignition lock |
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57000 mi US $1500 |
Sunroof. Replaced drain tube and dried electrical connections. |
| 64000 mi US $780 |
Traction control lights on. Engine lost power. Dealer replaced accelerator pedal but repair was unsuccessful. I replaced all brake pads, rear rotors, left rear caliper and flushed the brake system. Repair sucessful. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 9300 mi $1500 |
All front and rear shock absorbers are not dampening, replaced all the front and rear shock absorbers |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52700 mi $1200 |
speed sensor |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 137000 mi US $3000 |
Engine Mounts needed to be replaced because you could feel vibration while driving. Once repaired car was noticeably smoother. Transmission Mount. When car would shift gears I could feel some jerk. Once replaced it was very smooth. When turning to the right was hearing some noise from front. Once replace it was no longer there. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27900 mi C $1100 |
Battery failed load test, was replaced. This is the third battery in 5 years. Water had entered the rear driver's side light housing and corroded the connectors. |
| 33000 mi US $775 |
Intermittent function of the Sattelite radio and iPod interface. Driver side A pillar trim loose and water leaking on to outside of window. No internal leak. |
| 42700 mi US $312 |
Not a leak into interior, but the driver side A pillar trim was leaking on to outside of driver side door glass. Replaced trip piece and tightened clamps. |
| 52000 mi US $1780 |
Replaced left upstream O2 sensor. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 65720 mi C $1000 |
Intake manifold needed replacing. Variable length runner malfunction for left cylinder bank. Loud engine noise past 3900rpm, loss of power. NO check engine light or codes present. Car driveable keeping under 3900rpm. |
| 78460 mi C $886 |
Brake Booster internal valve malfunction causing engine vacuum leak, required replacement of entire booster. Brake booster and necessary seals between booster and master cylinder replaced, brake system required bleeding afterwards. |
| 91760 mi C $450 |
Seal at high pressure line connection blew, power steering pump ran dry and malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. Power steering pump replaced, fluid drained, refilled and bled. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 42560 mi $700 |
Auto trans did not provide usual creep-forward behaviour at idle and sluggish response at lower RPM. The computer may have been reflashed. |
| 44640 mi $450 |
Motor and transmission mounts required replacement. |
| 45360 mi $1200 |
Check engine light illuminated, engine occasionally stalled after starting. When running, no obvious driveability issues except possible decreased power output. |
| 45760 mi $400 |
Inconsistent locking/unlocking response from driver-side door. Central locking control module in car replaced. Broken storage compartment roller-shutter on transmission tunnel next to gear selector. Replacement of roller-shutter or storage compartment assembly. |
| 48980 mi $200 |
Intermittent illumination of a brake light when car is off, locked and unoccupied. Fault identified and addressed (replaced part is not known). |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 154hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 18600 mi $2000 |
Air-condition compressor and other AC parts failure. Needed complete replacement. Total costs were nearly $5,000. The dealer absorbed about $3,000 of the cost. They said the failure was due to the humid climate where I live |
| 26040 mi $1500 |
new blower |
| 27280 mi $400 |
Water getting into side mirror indicator housing |
| 32860 mi $200 |
Rubber grommet in windshield washer water reserve bottle was worn causing leak |
| 37200 mi $150 |
Roof trim strips began to peel. Glove box dropped out. Shutter lid for middle console deteriorated and disintegrated |
| 49600 mi $3000 |
Oil in the transmission. Oil gasket required changing. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Couldn't start the car. Had to change battery. |
| 78000 mi US $1500 |
The two front sway bar links have some play, the front right control arm bushing is worn and seeping fluid, and the front left control arm bushing is worn as well. |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Ignition switch module broke. Would not recognize either key. Required replacement of ignition switch module and reprogramming of both keys |
| 67780 mi $1600 |
Engine intake manifold. One of the rods broken but the only to repair is to replace the whole manifold. Bad design from Mercedes Benz. |
| 69480 mi $1300 |
Steering pump failure. |
| 83680 mi $200 |
Cold air intake tubes cracked due to wear and tear. |
| 91760 mi $1300 |
Steering lock. |
| 120000 mi US $1600 |
2x Motor Mounts & 1x Transmission Mount |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 85000 mi US $1200 |
Steering lock failed |
| 58000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced front pads, rotors, and calipers. One Caliper had an issue, which caused one of the two pads in the caliper to completely wear out, though, I went in because of a bearing type noise, and never noticed anything wrong with my breaks |
| 189000 mi US $2300 |
replaced ends Oil leaks |
| 220000 mi US $215 |
replaced battery |
| 68000 mi US $2200 |
Collapsed transmission mount and all engine mounts (leaking) replaced. Replaced serpentine belt and pulley. |
| 88000 mi US $1100 |
Electronic steering lock failure, steering lock suddenly did not communicate with key, making car inoperable. |
| 97000 mi US $150 |
Replaced headlight switch. Old switch causing right parking lights to remain lit when switch was in off position. |
| 104000 mi US $1200 |
System leaking, replaced expansion valve and recharged. |
| 55000 mi US $1100 |
Steering Column Lock was replaced. Vehicle wouldn't start and locked steering wheel and gear shift. Went into theft mode as if someone was trying to steal it. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 139000 mi US $450 |
thermosat stuck open |
| 197000 mi US $2800 |
Replace transfer box |
| 213200 mi US $2200 |
Left front axle & boots |
| 242000 mi US $1500 |
Motor mounts (2), and Transmission mount (1) |
| 12000 mi US $300 |
When I bought this car, the infamous salesman at the Oakland dealership assured me it was a flex-fuel car. Now, in Minnesota where getting E85 is so easy, we tried to find engine light on. I am now told not all C300 are E85 ready. |
| 59500 mi US $250 |
The command system kept resetting itself every 30-45 seconds regardless of wheteher it was switched on or off. Dealer performed software upgrade. |
| 60000 mi US $2000 |
Oil leaks in two places: oil leaks have been found, one from the engine and one from the transfer case. I was told that it's typically found on all wheel drive vehicles (for Mercedes I assumed). |
| 60300 mi US $1000 |
There was oil leak that I was told was normal "wear and tear" for the 4matic. And cannot be covered by my extended warranty. |
| 62000 mi US $1100 |
After my trip in December, which included major service and speaker changes, the front right indicator stopped working due to a control unit wiring issue. That was very coincidental but they didn't think it was related. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 35200 mi US $1200 |
Replace driver door hinge due to clunking during door open travel Replace window regulator due to shuddering motion when glass lifts/drops Replace steering module in column due to high pitch whining squeal when turning off center. |
| 179000 mi US $4000 |
Flap regulating flow of air to intake manifold broke |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 54960 mi ¤1200 |
AC Compressor failure and replaced with a denso compressor |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 74160 mi A $2000 |
EIS module. Car was terminally dead had to be loaded onto a truck and taken to the dealer. |
| 85560 mi A $300 |
egr valve failed black smoke from exhaust found ruptured pipe between intercooler and turbo |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82460 mi €2000 |
Chain problems and propshaft bearing |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63240 mi $1000 |
Replacement of secondary air flap actuator |
| 75580 mi $1335 |
Replaced front and rear shock absorbers together with the front absorber mountings and front absorber stoppers. |
| 79980 mi $2800 |
Replaced the steering lock ECU which had malfunctioned and immobilized the car. Replaced camshaft magnet clutch together with plug and seal ring, as these were leaking oil. Replaced both front brake discs as these were deformed together with both control arm bushes. Also replaced one disc pad and one brake sensor. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $1400 |
Seatbealt sensor failure which won't trigger air bag.(600) Ground wire issue ($300) brakes ($500) |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45260 mi C $1500 |
Had an issue with the SRS system. Kept getting warning messages on the dash. They said the SRS control module had to be replaced |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 84000 mi US $1300 |
Car would not start had to tow to Mb specialty shop. Electronic Steering column lock and Eis system replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $1000 |
Ac blowing warm air. Ac compressor replaced for the 2nd time |
| 96000 mi US $1300 |
steering locking mechanism malfunction |
| 93000 mi US $1200 |
Electronic ignition lock module failed. Needed replacing - and required Tow to dealer. |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
replaced two cam sensor magnets on intake due to CEL. Easy DIY with BOSCH parts. Oil leaks through seal into electrical connector causing CEL and issue with cam timing. Previous replaced cam sensors on same bank - but I think magnets was actually what issue is. Common problem. |
| 104000 mi US $1250 |
Temp warning light came on after short trip. Mechanic read codes - thermostat issue and cooling fan issue. Replacing both. |
| 114800 mi US $2100 |
Steering became 'tight ', then would periodically 'slip' - the wheels would track, but the steering wheel would feel disconnected for a few degrees of turn |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47120 mi C $1400 |
Replaced engine and transmission mounts |
| 47740 mi C $2500 |
Replace torn cv joint cover. Requires whole new axle |
| 53940 mi C $600 |
Crack is arm rest. Replaced entire drivers door panel |
| 69720 mi C $1675 |
Difficulty selecting forward or reverse. Conductor plate failure. |
| 74400 mi C $333 |
HID headlight replacement |
| 76880 mi C $550 |
Blower motor for heater & A/C failed |
| 74000 mi US $6671 |
Whining noise was diagnosed as transfer case bearing that cannot be replaced. Since TC is part of the transmission (4MOTION model) a re-manufactured transmission was installed. While this happens in the all-wheel-drive c300s, I consider it just an unlucky occurrence that I have one that failed. It is still a beautiful car and now it's pretty much bullet-proof! |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
Replaced blower motor and resistor for HVAC system. |
| 82300 mi US $450 |
Replaced all four rotors and pads |
| 94000 mi US $1130 |
Electric steering wheel faulty. Had to replace the part and it was expensive to repair and must be done at dealer only. |
| 60000 mi US $600 |
Musty AC smell. Cabin Filter replaced. Check Engine light, cam magnets need replacement. squeaky side mirrors. fog and rear lights would come on when car is parked and key is in my pocket. |
| 68000 mi US $2500 |
Idler pulley, serpentine belt replaced |
| 76000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission Conductor Plate and Valve Body replaced. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 38500 mi US $217 |
The a/c vent directional vanes in the center of the dash broke. Both vents were replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $1150 |
Car would not start. ESL (Electronic Steering Lock) failure. ESL replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $685 |
Thermostat failed. Thermostat replaced. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35640 mi C $1000 |
Key lock electronic dead |
| 57400 mi C $400 |
Cylinder misfire. Fuel injector defective |
| 62000 mi C $150 |
Door lock actuator broken |
| 68200 mi C $600 |
exhaust crank sensor defective |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 2480 mi $1000 |
Generator was broken, heard a loud noise everytime I started the car. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Windshield washer Fluid Resevior |
| 119000 mi US $400 |
Shifter knob and shift plate replaced. Moved/slid when shifting from one position to another. Maintenance another $700. |
| 120000 mi US $1500 |
Replace front struts and front strut mounts. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $2300 |
I had a red check engine light on one morning took it in and this was the problem. Exhaust manifold so I had the work done by the dealership than sold the car |
| 55800 mi C $2000 |
solenoid went... |
| 126000 mi US $650 |
Bad plug cables; oil leak on top end |
| 137000 mi US $1200 |
Electronic Ignition Died. Had to replace key and entire EIS system because of security constraints. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91000 mi US $1400 |
Cam magnets replaced as well as brake vacuum pump |
| 110000 mi US $1000 |
waterpump |
| 40300 mi US $2500 |
A conductor plate went bad in the transmission. The transmission had to be mostly disassembled for the repair, so it was time consuming and expensive. It works perfectly now. |
| 36000 mi US $140 |
Wheel bearing had become loose. Repacked. |
| 68900 mi US $363 |
Coolant Thermostat Sensor replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $1244 |
Replace turbine speed sensor. |
| 71500 mi US $1700 |
Check engine light came on. Car idled rough. They Removed and Replaced the Intake manifold. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 73000 mi US $1000 |
Tie rod bearing excessively worn, Replaced tie rods. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 102300 mi R 2000 |
teeth stripped of the cam chain. replaced chains, and cams |
| 110980 mi R 150 |
tensioner and idler pulley |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72700 mi US $1000 |
Suspension bushings were leaking and then the battery died while in their shop so I had to replace that as well. |
| 82300 mi US $1300 |
Had a seal on a sensor fail on my transmission which leaked fluid all over this electronics panel that sits under the tranny which causes the tranny to go into "limp mode" stuck in 1st gear. |
| 85800 mi US $419 |
Rear passenger wheel bearing began to make noise. |
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear shocks and several suspension components due to noises and a soft feeling rear end. Leak in expansion tank and auxiliary coolant pump. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $300 |
Canister vent valve replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $260 |
Rear control arm bushings replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $1000 |
Front struts replaced. |
| 168200 mi US $200 |
Right tie rod end replaced. |
| 174800 mi US $900 |
CV joint boots ripped. Replaced cv axle joints. |
| 59000 mi US $375 |
Grinding noise from rear when making slow, tight turns (parking, etc) Shop found a TSB on this problem from Jan 2009. Rear transfer case (4Matic) gears grinding due to bad fluid. Replaced fluid, grinding gone, gears seem undamaged. |
| 64000 mi US $1284 |
Fuel Pump failure. Replaced, no solution. Fuel Sensor broken and replaced. |
| 71700 mi US $105 |
Transmission malfunctioning, hard shifts, high revving. Fuel System Software update/reflash needed. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Driver's Window Switch not working. Replaced switch panel. CEL on, replaced right intake solenoid. Rattle in door, could not replicate but went away when door taken apart to fix window switches. |
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
Balance Shaft Sprocket Problem. Est. cost over $10000. Past warranty, MB and dealer offered to pay all above $1000 because known problem. |
| 85000 mi US $530 |
Passenger door lock was clicking when door was locked from inside the car using dash button. New lock put in, also noticed rusted harness and elements for passenger rear view mirror, mirror motor replaced. Oil change, tire rotation as well. Passenger door lock was clicking when door was locked from inside the car using dash button. New lock put in, also noticed rusted harness and elements for passenger rear view mirror, mirror motor replaced. Oil change, tire rotation as well. |
| 70300 mi US $350 |
Rear end creaking noise, replaced bushing. Noise is still there, seems to be in the cabin. |
| 98000 mi US $150 |
Center console cover broken, replaced. |
| 109300 mi US $130 |
CEL came on. Happens after traveling on highway then coming to stop. Gas tank sensor shows vapors escaping. CEL was cleared, no problem found, but CEL continues to be on. |
| 125700 mi US $850 |
Coolant system leak deep in the engine, replaced pump, thermostat and a few other things. |
| 133500 mi US $200 |
Small idlers were making noise, didn't need to be replaced, but such a small job, replaced them. |
| 139000 mi US $1600 |
Gasket at crank shaft leaking oil. Transmission needed to be taken out to replace the gasket--95% labor costs. |
| 153000 mi US $1750 |
Passenger side [suspension], not sure of the part replaced, but was worn out. AC Compressor making high pitched whining sound, seized up, finally broke apart. Replaced compressor plus new belt. |
| 156000 mi US $330 |
camshaft sensor replaced |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $1600 |
rear brakes, front suspension joints |
| 92800 mi US $600 |
noise in left front tire. Has not been identified and corrected by dealer yet and has gone through 3 scheduled maintenance yet and they cannot find it. door handle for front driver and passenger plastic handle broken |
| 34000 mi US $425 |
Trim ring on cupholder had chrome flaking off. Replaced cupholder under warranty when doing "B" service. |
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Poor idle 1 week after changing air filters. CEL came on for p170 & p0173 codes. MAF was cleaned to resolve the issue. |
| 72000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission refused to shift until re-booted. Valve body and transmission cpu board were replaced. Mercedes covered the cost of the valve body under "goodwill". This left an $1800 bill for labor and the cpu board. |
| 89000 mi US $1400 |
fourth time car misfired in two year blowing coils and destroying intake. |
| 58000 mi US $1250 |
Valve body replaced. Speed sensor failure. |
| 98000 mi US $1200 |
Needed balance shaft replaced Dealer replaced 4 camshaft positioners. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 45000 mi US $1500 |
bad solenoid. 1500 bucks - caused engine to not shift gears. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 66000 mi US $600 |
Couldn't open the door because Mercedes used a $2 door handle that I paid $150 to replace. NOT HAPPY! CD player tried to change CDs constantly. Required 3 trips to dealer to get them to fix. I gave them specific detail. They disagreed, and it took multiple trips over 1 month for them to determine original diagnosis was correct. My last Mercedes. |
| 72000 mi US $1450 |
Rear passenger door latch not working - door could not be opened from inside. Passenger front door latch not working - door could not be opened from the outside. Replaced radio for SECOND time since I've owned the car. Screen blacked out and intermittent. Note that problem not fixed. Stereo was replaced and the new stereo cassette player doesn't work. Mercedes sucks. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60500 mi US $1200 |
Alternator failed. Starter failed |
| 57000 mi US $150 |
Cam magnet sensor leaking. |
| 84000 mi US $100 |
Thermostat |
| 128000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator Replaced |
| 85000 mi US $100 |
Replace camshaft magnets as they were leaking oil. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
AC compressor and dryer replaced as it broke and failed. The alternator one way pulley was frozen. I replaced it. |
| 101000 mi US $430 |
Thermostat failure.. replacement part was $28 and labor was $100. The rest was other maintenance. Thermostat failure.. replacement part was $28 and labor was $100. The rest was other maintenance. |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Engine mounts replaced |
| 134200 mi US $565 |
Control arm bushings all shot. Replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
A/C compressor failed, tensioner pulley also bad. |
| 16000 mi US $1900 |
Windshield Lights continuously have fault warning |
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
Check engine light, loss of fuel pressure. Leak in fuel filler neck, needed to smoke test and replace neck and seals. |
| 20000 mi US $1800 |
Warranty. MB replaced the cabin carpet entirely after it began to discolor. No other repairs. |
| 103000 mi US $435 |
Seat trim on the driver power seat had broken where it covers the power rack. Replaced the cover. |
| 111000 mi US $250 |
Seat pan trim failed again. In addition, dealer said trim would fail because seat springs were broken (sic). Instructed my 130# wife to stop jumping on seat (LOL). Fired the dealer (RBM Atlanta). |
| 158000 mi US $2500 |
camshaft sprocket failed. |
| 79000 mi US $2009 |
Cel on for thermostat. Front strut bushing worn out. Vacuum leak. Fuel filter replaced. Spark plugs. Battery. Alignment. Wipper blades. Service B. |
| 79600 mi US $2000 |
Vapor leak at gas tank neck repaired. Oil leak repaired. |
| 86000 mi US $600 |
Alternator pulley causing tensioner to vibrate; replace pulley and vbelt. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 86800 mi $2800 |
ESL board broken, got it fixed by wireman. Keys have to be reprogrammed. |
| 90000 mi US $2800 |
Replaced crank sensor Repaired several oil leaks |
| 92200 mi US $450 |
COMAND not working properly. Replaced ipod module and reprogrammed COMAND. COMAND system not working properly. iPod interface replaced and system reprogrammed. |
| 90800 mi US $780 |
Replaced Mass Airflow Sensor |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
Replaced control arm bushings |
| 123360 mi R 1000 |
Engine & Transmission mounting changed, Tie Rods changed, Left Lower Control Arm changed. |
| 130180 mi R 700 |
Water Pump change |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi R 4700 |
Oxygen sensors. |
| 122760 mi R 200 |
Control Arm Bushes |
| 140520 mi R 10000 |
Fan Broke |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 161200 mi $6000 |
And sensor |
| 425000 mi US $5000 |
Starter |
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $2000 |
Front ball joints and left inside CV boot and axle replaced. |
2004.5 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 114700 mi A $12550 |
Engine timing chain went, destroying motor. |
| 244400 mi A $6573 |
Timing chain broke again. |
| 285200 mi A $1650 |
Air cond not work, new compressor fitted. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 91000 mi US $1500 |
SRS Sensor went bad |
2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84000 mi US $3400 |
Replaced torque converter and Transmission Control Computer. Reflashed ECC and TCC to finally correct all the symptoms of the problem |
| 101000 mi US $330 |
Replace both horns |
2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 60140 mi C $300 |
front left wheel bearing was warn and caused excessive play. Tightening the nut that secured the hub seemed to solve the problem but garage recommended replacing bearing altogether as it is unsure if it was wear or the nut loosened |
| 62000 mi C $180 |
Cam solenoid magnet was leaking into the wiring harness, a common problem with this car. Replaced solenoid along with OEM modification of isolation wires to stop migration of oil to ECU and O2 sensors to prevent serious damage and expense |
| 70680 mi C $700 |
replaced both front and rear sway bars as they were rusty under the bushings and made noise, sway bar links were worn had to replace rear rotors and pads completely rusted on inside, parking brake mechanism failed and caused damage to rotor and splash shield as lining material separated from the shoes for the p-brake. parking brake is an drum brake system |
| 71300 mi C $1100 |
wheel bearing Right side needed to be replaced, $400 bolt for left front wheel seized and snapped off, dealer could not remove bolt and had to replace hub, as well as new bearings as bearings could not be reused despite being less than 2 years old, $700 |
| 74280 mi C $680 |
three out of the four springs broke, each one was the bottom half coil |
| 75940 mi C $201 |
replace upstream O2 sensor as it was sending an error code rubber boot in the firewall which the steering shaft goes through is ripped and tore off |
| 76880 mi C $328 |
steering boot through firewall ripped and was letting in sound and air, $115 air con was blowing warm air on driver's side and cold on passenger side. Repair was: replace expansion valve, replace receiver drier and recharge the system, $213 |
| 72380 mi C $150 |
This is a repair caused by a previous repair that was not fitted properly causing damage to a component. When I had the springs changed in May, the shop installed the strut bearing 180 degrees off causing damage to the bearing and clunking |
| 80600 mi C $430 |
Ball joints on control arm and also on thrust arm were worn and needed to be replaced |
2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $1250 |
Replace fuel pump and fuel level sensor. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Noise from kompressor. Service B. |
| 77000 mi US $900 |
Control arm boots cracked and leaking fluids. Replaced and front end aligned. Supercharger starting to make noise. Was advised it needed replacement, common problem on this car. Cost would be over $2500. Will schedule replacement in next 30 days. Update 0415: never replaced, still running fine. |
| 97200 mi US $405 |
Passenger seat air bag sensor wiring deteriration causing SRS system error. Sensor replaced. |
| 107700 mi US $1926 |
Battery/alternator/ESP warning lights came on multiple times when starting after sitting for 24 hours or more. Replaced battery. Battery/alternator/ESP warning lights came on multiple times when starting after car sat for 24 hours or more. Also sounded "diesel like" Replaced: Alternator clutch pulley, a/c compressor/drive belt/oil/freon. Corrected dieseling noise. |
| 110000 mi US $754 |
Car ran fine for 1 week. Started getting battery/ESP warning lights again while driving the car. Returned to shop for repair. Altenator replaced. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 154000 mi £1200 |
Turbo and catalytic convertor replaced 2005 and again in 2008 |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 64480 mi C $1400 |
Alternator and battery replaced |
| 64480 mi C $350 |
Replace o2 sensor |
| 69440 mi C $2300 |
Ball joints replaced. |
| 71300 mi C $1100 |
Rough idle when cold and minor roughness felt through steering a certain speeds. Engine mounts replaced. Car is running well again. |
| 78120 mi C $2000 |
Replaced two front springs and stabilizer bushings. A small module that helps to start the car. |
| 80180 mi C $395 |
Cable to spark plug number four not working. |
| 81320 mi C $1485 |
Worst rainstorm in Toronto last week since Hurricane Hazel in 1954. Rain got into the ECU (engine computer)and the car wouldn't start. $400 diag from dealer, but they wanted $4746 for the repair. Got reconditioned ECU for $775 + $160 for overnight. |
| 83080 mi C $350 |
Coolant level sensor said coolant was low but wasn't. Sensor replaced |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 68306 mi US $2186 |
Cylinder 3 would misfire randomly(mostly during idle) and cause engine to convulse. work around was to increase idle rpm to >1k. |
| 83543 mi US $726 |
Whole headlight fixture needed to be replaced after the headlight burned out due to aftermarket HID lights. |
| 136672 mi US $1235 |
Fuel pump failure. replaced fuel pump |
| 49300 mi US $1500 |
Conductor plate (along with sensors) was replaced, transmission was not shifting from time to time. It was a common problem when I googled it, thanks to the involvement of Chrysler during that time period. one of the hoses or pipes was cracked & caused the check engine light to turn on. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 75000 mi US $1650 |
Replaced rattling clutch. The clutch was a standard clutch kit which included the disc, pressure plate, and slave cyl. The price for the kit is 750 and the labor was 900. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $1400 |
right low beam headlight out; purchased bulb at auto parts store; my independent mech. installed no charge...took only a few minutes.... |
| 118000 mi US $359 |
replaced a catalytic converter (rebuilt) |
| 141500 mi US $275 |
car starts after several times try..check engine light on; diagnostic function test; faulty crankshaft position sensor. replace with new. Right rear door, unable to open from outside..rear door lock jumps. |
| 53000 mi US $150 |
Left front Xenon shorted out |
| 54000 mi US $200 |
Bi-Xenon headlight ballast failure. Located ballast and replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $500 |
Body rust through. Frankly, I was pissed. |
| 90000 mi US $2200 |
Torque converter failed due to poor M-B design. Cooling line routed through transmission leaked coolant into the transmission, causing Torque converter to fail. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 156000 mi US $1175 |
Crankshaft alignment sensor was replaced by Midas ($380.00) because the dealership wanted $950.00 to do the same thing. Front c.v. boots replaced by dealer, as other shops had to order the whole axle assemblies to repair, ($4,000+). So I had the dealer do it. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 84940 mi C $120 |
Rust appearing around rear wheel arches and around passenger door handle. Shop discovered more rust behind rear wheel fender liners. Repair under manufacturer good will. |
| 93620 mi C $800 |
Check engine light coming on due to thermostat. Drivers door lock actuator not working properly |
| 99200 mi C $1000 |
alternator shorting in wet weather. alternator replaced |
| 118000 mi US $2000 |
Timing chain stretched and intake cam adjuster failed. |
| 118000 mi US $3000 |
Timing chain stretched and skipped causing valve damage. The head, timing chain, timing chain tensioner and the one of the guide rails was replaced along with one of the cam adjuster magnets. Also replaced coolant pipes (since in there) and vacuum lines (had failed). |
| 143000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced electronic ignition switch and key. |
| 63000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light. Downstream O2 sensor. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Check engine light. Upstream O2 sensor. |
| 81000 mi US $1600 |
AC Compresser cracked oil filter cap |
| 97000 mi US $750 |
Alternator replaced. |
| 94860 mi C $3147 |
Front end, control arms, tie rod ends Parking Brake stuck on Alternator replaced |
| 100440 mi C $420 |
Seized Brake Caliper - left front. |
| 107880 mi C $326 |
Oxygen Sensor replaced, upstream sensor. |
| 117800 mi C $191 |
Leaking Strut, replaced both Bolts and flange repaired Outside left Tie rod end replaced |
| 120740 mi C $788 |
Brake Caliper in driver front replaced, Brake caliper driver rear kit installed, new brake fluid |
| 132260 mi C $660 |
Control arm needed replacement A/C system retested and recharged, seems ok now, time will tell Check Engine light on, this is multiple times for this issue, seems difficult to diagnose. |
| 133300 mi C $465 |
Check engine light, to do with threshold being reached one time on oxygen sensor |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88040 mi C $2000 |
Went in for an oil service, turned out there was a leak at the cam cover where oil got into the wiring harness damaged (though still working) some of the emissions equipment (EGR solenoid). |
| 94240 mi C $800 |
Charging system failure. |
| 103540 mi C $600 |
sensor malfunction. Wrong trouble code. Dealer resolved. |
| 111600 mi C $1800 |
Check engine light came on. Replace oxygen sensor, EGR valve, control module. |
| 104160 mi C $1200 |
Replaced EGR valve, EGR control module. Is feeling ripped off as car was in for full service inspection 2 months ago at $1100.00 Replaced O2 sensor. |
| 137600 mi C $1200 |
I am annoyed that CEL came on and an O2 sensor needed to be replaced 2 weeks after I spent $1800 for a full service at MB. MB charged to redo everything they did 2 weeks ago. |
| 118000 mi US $3000 |
worn bushings, required replacement replacement battery needed |
| 122500 mi US $900 |
Belt tensioner failing. Replaced unit and belt |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Passenger window malfunction. Would not raise or lower correctly. Replaced window motor regulator. |
| 146000 mi US $1200 |
Sunroof inop |
| 162500 mi US $600 |
Check engine light. Discovered a cracked hose under intake manifold. |
| 53940 mi C $3700 |
Cam shaft seal leak caused oil to enter the electrical system compromizing the ECU, MAF, O2 sensors & wiring harness... recall in the USA but not recognized in Canada. mercedes Canada covered 50% of parts no labor. Coolant line leaking into the transmission, another known problem by mercedes yet no Canadian recall. radiator was repaired and transmission was tripple flushed, Transmission will now soon have to be replaced 1,2 clutch (auto) is toast. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
| 70000 mi US $3000 |
Shifter made clicking noise, replaced |
| 78000 mi US $2000 |
Small fuel leak, could smell in the cabin |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 31000 mi $1300 |
Motor and computer failure for motorized front seats |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $1700 |
Front suspension parts worn and needed replacement. Ball joints, bushings. |
| 127000 mi US $400 |
Rear seat belt reel, located in the center of the rear seat, cinched up while seat was folded for hauling. |
| 139500 mi US $500 |
Transmission was leaking ATF through seal where sensor is located. |
| 42036 mi US $850 |
Replacement of engine gaskets. The beginning of a period of moderate restoration. I acquired this car from a dealer knowing it to be in need of a substantial but unknown amount of repairs. So far, I'm getting off easy. Replacement of engine gaskets. The beginning of a period of moderate restoration. I acquired this car from a dealer knowing it to be in need of a substantial but unknown amount of repairs. So far, I'm getting off easy. |
| 56100 mi US $750 |
Passenger seat controls shorted out and drained the battery. Replaced battery and seat control module. |
| 67900 mi US $1000 |
Upper and lower control arms on L and lower control arm on R replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $200 |
Cabin filter replacement |
| 105000 mi US $175 |
Replace rear trans mount |
| 176000 mi US $1500 |
Fuel pump |
| 190000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced bushings |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 86800 mi A $1100 |
noisy pulleys Misfiring after spark plugs Leaking transmission, Transmission solenoid. |
| 93900 mi A $700 |
Burst radiator hose, damaged thermostat |
| 123000 mi US $3700 |
Replaced ac compressor and hoses. |
| 121000 mi US $3000 |
Clogged drains flooded a fuse box and shorted the ECU. |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Replace intercooler pump - replaced with F150 SVT pump. |
| 106000 mi US $1350 |
Control arms and bushings. |
| 118000 mi US $950 |
Replace alternator. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 155000 mi US $1000 |
anti - dive bars |
| 160700 mi US $100 |
Replace headlight bulb and side marker light bulb |
| 40000 mi US $1500 |
Air conditioning stepper motor and arm replaced. Common problem on this model. |
| 43000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front suspension links. |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
Air conditioner stopped working. Refrigerant replaced. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 81571 mi US $2100 |
Alternator's voltage regulator shorted Squeaking suspension, but not unsafe Alternator replacement (was shockingly expensive: $676.80 for part, $385.00 for 3.5 hrs labor) "A" Service Transmission service Combination Filter (carbon cabin filter) Brake flush, rear brake pads Drive belt (poly V belt) |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $1200 |
Power Seats drain battery is sadi to be a common problem. only solution is to unplug seats so they are unadjustable or pay$1,200 for repair. Dealr recongnizes this is a common problem but not recalls. |
| 112500 mi US $9000 |
Sunroof continued to come off track. They replaced at this incredible fee ($9000). Then it went out again and they said something else was wrong. Did not honor warrenty. and this is at Dealer. They refused to call me back. |
| 116000 mi US $600 |
Car stopped on highway. Transmission fluid leaked out. |
| 45000 mi US $2500 |
Sunroof cartridge failure, with a 3 inch spring ejected. Did not fix. |
| 112000 mi US $1366 |
1 of 2 fuel pumps (located inside gas tank) failed. Had car 10 days. Returned for additional 7 days, could not duplicate my report of continued poor gas mileage. Reset computers - working now. Had loaner, no problem. |
| 124000 mi US $2200 |
Blown head gasket. Coolant light came on - was leaking coolant at right rear of engine. Did not mix oil and coolant. |
| 126700 mi US $980 |
Alternator needed to be replaced. Light 'visit workshop - alternator/battery repair' lit up. Went to dealer. |
| 130200 mi US $447 |
OIL, not antifreeze dripping. Told me I need a new water pump. Also want $1800 to fix various hoses/leaks, 'none major' or in imminent failure! Car smelled so bad it was going back yesterday, but ultimately didn't. My son will look at it. Was told in August that my super-charger was leaking and needed to be replaced at $2300. Car in for oil and brakes 12/31/13, super-charger 'fine, no leaks or problems'!!! Miraculous recovery I guess |
| 141000 mi US $350 |
Cat converter replaced Both engine and one transmission motor mounts were replaced |
| 154000 mi US $1400 |
AC Compressor System Failure causing Serp Belt to fail and lock up steering and cooling water pump |
2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 114hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 227540 mi €5000 |
Leaking turbo destroyed intake manifold, both needed to be replaced |
| 227540 mi €200 |
Car warming slowly, main thermostat needed to be replaced along with the small thermostat for heater booster |
2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25654 mi US $1590 |
Mercedes 'A' service, replace windshield upper tank, spark plugs, fuel filter,dust filter, brake fluid flush |
| 29482 mi US $728 |
Replace thrust arm bushings, Mercedes 'A' service, state inspection |
| 33479 mi US $1170 |
Replace defective stepper motor for the heat. Replace left valve cover gasket |
| 34750 mi US $1050 |
Replace front SAM module because car will not engage the starter motor. Replace battery |
| 63000 mi US $1676 |
Crankshaft position sensor. Transmission fluid service |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Sunroof glass cracked and shattered into many pieces, raining down glass on me, while driving about 60 miles per hour down a highway. Car was 20 years old and not covered under warranty even though it is a known safety problem. Reported to National Highway Safety. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 140000 mi US $1800 |
Exhaust corroded. Had to wait for replacement from Germany. No aftermarket parts available |
| 142762 mi US $2025 |
Replaced steering pump and steering pump reservoir. Replaced Transmission conductor plate. |
| 149000 mi US $422 |
Replaced accelerator position sensor. |
| 15000 mi US $1455 |
Replaced A//C compressor and drier. |
| 151000 mi US $331 |
Replaced evaporator temp sender. |
| 151200 mi US $713 |
Replaced front left SAM module |
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