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2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1672892
Internal NHTSA #	11338014
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES-BENZ
Model	C204.9
Model Year	2013
File date	03/04/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Numerous complaints about sputtering or shuddering when starting my car along with grayish blue/black smoke from exhaust. I also have had cases of driving on the highway and then it hesitates, which puts my family and i in danger . Dealership claims they could not find root cause and they stated it was working to mb specification. Eventually i got a check engine light just when it got out of extended warrant and then the stated i had gotten oil through my camshaft sensors and then through my harness. Cost of repair was over 10k. Subsequently about a year later i have been getting the same sputtering and shuddering with the same smoke and they are now saying i have some timing issue codes. I have they car since it was brand new and bought an extended warranty took it to the dealer for ever repair and maintenance. The issue mentioned is now happening again in 2020
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HURLEY, NY
VIN pattern	4JGDF7CE1DAXXXXXX
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	30
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What is Recall?
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.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Mercedes-Benz C204.9 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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