| Issue ID | 1553695 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11194365 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/04/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine cooling system major engine repair engine oil leak engine belt drive major oil usage rear r/discs & pads; the car was taken to the alexandria mercedes-benz dealership for check engine light; i rec'd a list of over $6,000 (above) worth of engine problems; i was also told that the cam sensors were bad; no cost was listed; i left the location, car started stalling and hesitating; took it to another local ntb dealer for a machine reading, and was told that a part of the engine manifold was broken - plastic part that controls the air flow and enables fuel flow; took it back to the dealer; they refused to repair my engine manifold; the car is now dangerous to drive; jumped out of gear on the major highway back to dc - all of this is a shock; the car has had all of its annual service; kept up; has had car cover; zi bought it new in 2007; now with only 40,000 miles, the engine should not disintegrate; the entire attitude of the alexandria mb dealership is horrific; as a consumer i was robbed and my safety and those on the road were endangered due to this poor service and possible inflated list of engine problems, one of which i was told they created. And at any rate, md is responsible for making certain these engine problems should not exist, after all this is not normal wear and tear; no one told me that the car engine was only good for 40,000! |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF52HX7EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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