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1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,131 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 engine problems

engine problem

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Owner Comments

problem #7

Nov 162022

C350

  • 166,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, she attempted to restart the vehicle, but the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the next day the vehicle started; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the speedometer started to malfunction. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the contact was unsure if the vehicle was diagnosed. Additionally, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that water had started to leak from the sun visor. The contact also heard water moving around on the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #6

May 142016

C350

  • 36,617 miles
Stationary vehicle no start, no crank without warning while parked on a city street. Failure within the electronic steering lock. Vehicle will not recognize the drivers key. Driver and passengers left dangerously stranded where ever the vehicle is parked when the failure occurs. This failure makes it unable to shift the vehicle into neutral position for towing.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #5

Mar 162016

C350

  • 67,000 miles
Manifold intake control arm broke at around 67,000 miles causing major acceleration problems primarily in first and second gear at low rpms. It was a safety concern due to rush hour traffic. After inspecting design of intake manifold, there are many plastic parts that can break off and enter the engine causing irrepairable damage to the engine. The consequences of this happening on the freeway at high speed are unimaginable.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 042016

C350

  • 99,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My intake manifold keeps braking part#272-150-24-01. The front plastic piece that opens the baffles keeps snaping this is the second one I buy in the past 2 years each time I paid $1281+labor they need to make something more stronger thant this, is a waste of money to keep buying this.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #3

Oct 102014

C350

  • 104,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz C350. The contact stated while driving approximately 80 mph, the engine stalled and an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 022014

C350 6-cyl

  • 81,300 miles
I have a 2008 C350 with 81,300 miles. I drove the car home from school Thursday parked it in my parking garage went out this morning and it wouldn't start. The key locks and unlocks the doors the lights come on and the dash lights up. You can insert and turn the key but the car will not start. The steering wheel is locked and the drive is locked in park. I tried jumping and it did nothing I didn't think the battery was bad but went and had it checked anyways. The battery being changed. I check the fuses that are associated with the starter and they seem to be ok. I'm not sure what to do next and not excited about having it towed to the dealership. Any information would be helpful.

- Wylie, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 192014

C350

  • 42,000 miles
Enter the car and put the key in. All I can hear was little ticking sound came from the steering wheel after putting the fob key in. The batter has been checked and is ok. Shifter won't move, the steering wheel doesn't come out of its lock and the car won't start. Console and radio turns on and car locks/unlocks.there are many others with these complaints for the same year car in the same class but no recall has been issued. Mercedes Benz needs to cover these parts and repair because it is such a catastrophic failure that has nothing to do with the use or abuse of the vehicle.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

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