10.0
really awful
engine problem
2014 CLA250 with 56,439 miles. Check engine light on 11-28-2018 motor run ran rough and was misfiring.
Took to Dealer to check. They said Cyl #4 had "Leakage of approx 80-85%. Said Burnt valves of cyl #4.
Recommend replacement of Cylinder head and ALL valves. Charged me $971.76 for doing the check.
Asked for cost to fix... $12,282.64 I took to my independent auto guy to check. He did a dry and wet test of each cylinder and found Cyl #4 at 85 psi dry and 130 psi wet. HE SAYS bad oil ring on cyl #4 and cheaper to get a used engine. I did that all for about $6,000.
Now I want MBUSA to look at the old engine for a defect. If I had kept running the car it may have blown. If the dealer redid ALL the values it would not have fixed the problem.
I think some 250 engines are defective........ Love the car and run real good now...... but any others having this type of problem. Let me know. larry
- Larry B., Hayward, CA, US
So I've had this vehicle for 2 years and out of nowhere at 49,000 miles the engine is blown. I got regular maintenance and kept my vehicle in great condition. There was no warning signs on the dash to indicate there was any issue. Just all of a sudden when I exited the highway and stopped at the light I heard a banging sound. The mechanic said my oil and coolant fluids are fine and that it is an internal issue. Now I will have to come out of pocket to replace the engine.
- kizzie, Sunrise, US
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