2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010

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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%)

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 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 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

44000 mi

US $250
43412 150 PERFORM SHORT TEST FOUND NO CODE CK TRAN FLUID LEVEL GOOD CK FOR ANY NEW SOFTWARE HAS ONE PERFORM TRAN SOFTWARE UPDATE 
44000 mi The transmission jerks/bucks in lower gears while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealership wouldn't fix it until it got worse. I took the car in five times. With warranty expiring next year I sold the car. 
137000 mi

US $3000
Transmission Mount. When car would shift gears I could feel some jerk. Once replaced it was very smooth. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

51000 mi Leak from transfer case. Had to disassemble transmission to replace gasket. 
41000 mi

US $259
Required transmission service at 40K miles. Tech noted leaking transfer case for AWD system need repair under warranty. 
10540 mi Oil leaking from transfer case 
31620 mi transmission bumped when changing down under load, after slowing down going up a hill. 
67000 mi Bearing in transmission failed. Cost of repair was $6800.00, so traded as is, for a 2016 Volvo XC70. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Transmission Problems

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