This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that the odometer failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that he would need to replace a cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 04/15/11 the dealer informed the consumer it would cost $800 to repair/replace the odometer. Updated 10/07/11
2000 C230K Mercedes. Consumer states problem with transmission and expresses dissatisfaction with dealer the consumer stated there was smoke emitting from the exhaust. The transmission pan was distorted and bent. Also, the low beam light was out on the dashboard.
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz C230. The contact stated the instrument panel cluster failed. The vehicle was taken for state inspection and did not pass due to the odometer being inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. In addition, the contact stated the transmission was replaced three times since purchase. The manufacturer advised there was not a recall the failure and would not assist with repairs. The failure and current mileages were 80,663.
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz clk. The contact stated that the instrument panel is beginning to fade and is difficult to read. The bottom of the panel is turning orange in color. The rest of the panel remains gray. He has not spoken to the dealer regarding the failure. The current mileage was 44,500 and failure mileage was 44,000.
TL -the contact called regarding a 2000 Mercedes C230. The contact stated the instrument cluster works intermittently. The failure mileage was 112,000. The contact has taken the vehicle in and the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new instrument cluster.
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- New Port News, VA, USA