| Issue ID | 1450190 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075346 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 09/02/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the vehicle one day the check engine light came on, code 0340 for a camshaft sensor. Both sensors are replaced, light returns in two days and all problems persist. Vehicle has a long crank, when diagnosed as the timing chain and timing chain tension($4400 of work). Vehicle has 66k miles. After further research this is a fairly common issue. In the uk and australia mercedes was forced to pay for repairs because of consumer protections. I |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAVEEN, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF4HB6DAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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