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

Issue ID	875117
Internal NHTSA #	10418558
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C230
Model Year	2006
File date	11/08/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Received a check engine light notice. Took c-230 (2006) to dealer and was told that the code indicated a worn timing gear problem and would require major engine repair. The cost estimate was $4000 to $5000 to take the engine apart and determine if the gear was worn and needed replacement. Performed a internet search and found that this is a common problem with these engines. Car has 85,000 miles and was purchased in 2008 with 40,000. Have not had the repair performed yet.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CENTERVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	WDBRF52H36AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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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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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2006 Mercedes benz C230 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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

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