| Issue ID | 1523131 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11162312 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/06/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine came on so i take it to the shop they said it was the crankshaft sensors code but that code was not for the sensors it was for the timing chain they said its not running on time so now to fix it they are charning me almost $4000 i hear and been reading that a lot of people have the same problem with this engine they timing goes off so i think this problem should be investigated its so much money not even the car is worth that miney no more |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CICERO, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF52H17FXXXXXX |
| 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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