| Issue ID | 947959 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10482139 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/10/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the freeway and noticed that my car would not accelerate and rev high in rpm. I have to pull over on the shoulder of the freeway since i am losing control of the car. I was about to call the tow service but i recover after i restarted the engine. At the dealership, the dealer has determined to a sensor on the transmission but said since my warranty expired, i have to pay $1300 to get the sensor replaced. This is terrible since my car has only 45000 miles on it. In addition, this is a common issue based on the forum discussion and mercedes should have a recall on this issue. This is a terrible customer experience and i don't know how i can trust them. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CUPERTINO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF52HX7AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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