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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 120 repairs.
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi | Fine tunning knob, GPS knob quit working, replaced under warranty |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14640 mi | Electronic steering lock module faulty, could not start car as steering lock would not disengage, car towed to dealer. replaced steering lock & battery. Dealer advised MB had a bad batch of batteries, have replaced 10 in the last month. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 11500 mi $40 |
Horn did not work |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30940 mi | Rear tail lights |
| 35340 mi | rear tail lights some leds replaced, other side lights switch drained battery |
| 37080 mi C $50 |
Won't start |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73200 mi | AC compressor and dryer (extended warranty coverage) circuit board for rear lights, both sides, wire & board melting, (RECALL) noted on the rear wire issued. |
| 74000 mi US $235 |
Jump started by tow company, spouse took to dealership, diagnosed with poor battery, replaced by dealership. |
| 77300 mi US $136 |
Driver side power window unit non-functional, manually close & open. |
| 79000 mi US $800 |
Driver Door Lock Actuator Non-Functional |
| 79000 mi US $180 |
Driver door actuator had to be changed out, the door would not lock or open. |
| 81000 mi US $200 |
Dead batter after my car was sitting at work for 8 hours. Dealer (Mercedes of San Diego) came and changed my battery. |
| 33000 mi | light |
| 7440 mi | Air conditioner very smelly. Dealer unsuccessfully performed an air conditioning decontamination treatment. The dealer will fix thus issue this week. Left rear indicator warning comes on intermittently but indicator works |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4340 mi | Passenger-side exterior window motor was noisy when retracting. New motor installed. |
| 4960 mi | Car not driven for 3 weeks, needed to be jump started after 3 short trips. Temperature sensor on battery defective causing slow drain of battery. Battery and sensor replaced. Sensor had to be shipped from Germany, hence waiting time. |
| 16200 mi | replace drivers sun visor, poor electrical contact for vanity light |
| 21360 mi | Bulb out message, drivers side rear. Connector melted. Connector and bulbs replaced, right side. Passenger side sun visor light flickering. Sun visor replaced. |
| 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. |
| 51000 mi US $200 |
Battery died after 3 years. Was told this was common with this vehicle. Mercedes sent someone down (45 minute drive) and replaced battery. Called wear and tear so I had to pay out of pocket. |
| 11000 mi | Sat radio does not work. Repair would have required removal of the rear window, and I was not ready to have that type of work done. |
| 20000 mi | Sat radio works intermittently, and worked the day I had the car in for service. No codes read, so they did not attempt to repair. |
| 23500 mi | My sat radio problem has finally been resolved. For C Class owners with the panoramic roof option, there is a service bulletin that addresses intermittent or no sat radio reception. |
| 26500 mi | Sat radio showing "no service". Faulty radio module replaced. |
| 29000 mi | Replaced sat antenna. |
| 33000 mi US $775 |
Intermittent function of the Sattelite radio and iPod interface. |
| 102200 mi US $395 |
New battery installed |
| 8105 mi | A/C doesn't get cold, adjust hood closure |
| 28000 mi US $6 |
Replaced several tail light and marker bulbs. Replaced hose clamp to stop antifreeze leak |
| 37000 mi | Blower Motor failed, needed to be replaced. Item was under CPO warranty, so no out of pocket cost to me. |
| 54000 mi US $300 |
Failed TPS sensor in driver rear wheel |
| 20700 mi | GPS antennae failed and was replaced |
| 12800 mi | Cigarette lighter/charger port not functional. |
| 18000 mi | Factory Navigation system not accurate, replaced nav "antenna" |
| 15200 mi | Another navigation system failure |
| 27000 mi US $450 |
Left rear tail light bulb was out. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 30380 mi C $40 |
One of the fog lights was burn out. Ended up ordering the bulbs from the dealer and changing both. 10-15 min to complete. |
| 44000 mi | Problems with bluetooth streaming music, bluetooth phone connectivity |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38120 mi | Heater fan motor had a noisy bearing |
| 39560 mi C $200 |
Power Driver seat fore and aft stopped working. Fuse had blown. This had happened once a year earlier. Fuse replaced then and no cause had been found that was actionable. No cause found this time. Motor could be replaced but very expensive. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 112840 mi €7 |
Headlight bulb replaced. I run with the dip beam on all the time |
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