Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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The rear subframe rusted out and failed at the driver side trailing arm mount. It is available for inspection. My pregnant wife was driving it when...
Recall ID: 24V874 on Sliding Roof Bonding was issued. Mercedes-Benz of Nashville was not able to open the Roof and asked for $219.88 to determine caus...
Suddenly started driving badly on the highway. It would swerve side to side after hitting a bump. The rear sits about two inches lower than the fron...
Battery drains after being parked overnight, 58,000 miles, dealer maintained since new. Driven by a little old lady until I bought it. Took it to th...
While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting off all the wires, exposing the bare copper present...
There is an old recall campaign for the Camshaft Seal, # 2009100001. This car is among those affected by this problem and should be covered for issues...
Vehicle constantly smells like gas inside the cabin, it makes me dizzy and affects my head overall health inhaling vapors. At first I thought I could...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED...
RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL #19V918, MB CAMPAIGN #2020040011, AND BROUGHT VEHICLE TO MERCEDES DEALER, ALFANO, IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA ON 8/25/2020. WAS TOLD...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C240. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURE...
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Summary
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 184 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 8 crash-related incidents have been reported.