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2006 Mercedes benz C230 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	877410
Internal NHTSA #	10422033
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C230
Model Year	2006
File date	20/08/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Engine light illuminated: two diagnostics suggested two separate problems, worn out balance shaft and issues with the intake and exhaust camshaft. Car is sluggish on acceleration and occasionally will not shift out of first gear. Car must be pulled over and turned off, and then the computer resets. This is a periodic problem and is a particular hazardous problem entering high speed highways, which i must do on a daily basis.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	77015
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	WASHINGTON, DC
VIN pattern	WDBRF52H46FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
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2006 Mercedes benz C230 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Mercedes benz C230 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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