| Issue ID | 922954 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10460509 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C CLASS |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/06/12 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving experienced sudden loss of power. Engine would rev normally but vehicle acted as if in neutral. I was able to move over to side of freeway safely. Placed car in park and then shifted back into drive, and car behaved normally. After doing research, i have discovered that this is a common problem with this model. According to, http://jayauto. Wordpress. Com, mercedes is in a fight with its own suppliers because they produce a low-quality part. If you have problems with your 7-speed transmissions, please report it to: nhtsa. Only this organization can enforce mercedes to do a transmission recall. In 2011, mercedes made their biggest profit in their history. However, i don't think they will use it to fix their issues with transmission. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72280 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIVERSIDE , CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF40J35FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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