2010 Mercedes Benz C problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 2010-10-04 · campaign 10V459000 · 85,300 vehicles
Defect: MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 C-CLASS, MODEL 204, E-CLASS, MODEL 212, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 E-CLASS COUPE/CABRIOLET MODEL 207 VEHICLES. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.
Risk: OWNERS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN AREAS, SUCH AS PARKING LOTS, WHERE MAXIMUM POWER STEERING IS REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND RETORQUE THE CONNECTION FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:software 2013-02-19 · LI82.85-P-055696 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
comand: no sound, sdars message in central display "device unavailable"
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2012-04-20 · LI-91-40P051830 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly. happens on both the passenger and driver's side. *rm updated 5/22/2012. *js
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2011-08-29 · LI-82-10-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes benz: new repair method for low beam halogen lamp bulb that is inoperative. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-05-31 · LI-05-20-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-05-26 · LI-07-10-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. idle speed limits were set too narrow. *rm
Electrical System 2011-05-03 · LI-54-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
daimler/xentry: fuel level indicator and radio frequency central locking inoperative, instrument cluster reports turn signals inoperative, diagnosis of rear sam not possible. control modules. models c class, model series 204. no model years listed. *pe updated 7/8/11. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-12-14 · Power Train · 1,700 mi“2010 mercedes benz c lass. letter from congressman wolf on behalf of constituent regarding problems with her 2010 mercedes brought frm specll out hbl of tysons corner on july 2010; respond to herndon office, attn: judy mccary *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would not shift into any gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the final diagnos…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.