2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class owner complaints

Received a recall notice in january 2017 that stated "requires your immediate attention". Just received another dated december 2017 that stated "visit www.mbusa.com/recalls" for more info, this page is "not available" on this date(12/27/2017).

Takata recall --- recall has not been completed in over a year .....airbag manufacturer filing chapter 11. I hold Mercedes benz responsible

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-benz c230wz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *tt updated 8/28/18*jb

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-benz c230. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (house of imports, 6862 auto center dr, buena park, ca 90621) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I was involved in a 1 vehicle accident where the driver, left curtain and left side airbags were deployed. Upon close examination of the failing driver's airbag, I found obvious signs of perforations and burn-through. I was injured on my chin, face and forehead. This airbag was just recently replaced under recall campaign at the end of october this year, part of the takata ordeal.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-benz c240. While the contact's vehicle was parked, it was struck on the rear passenger side by a motorcycle. The front passenger, steering wheel, and rear passenger air bags deployed. The contact injured his right arm, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and recovered from a salvage yard. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. There were no recalls available. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 22,000.

Takata recall - Mercedes does not have a suitable replacement part and does not know when they will.

Takata recall - no Mercedes dealers have yet to receive any replacement parts for the Mercedes passenger cars.

1) 2005 mb c230k 4 door sedan vehicle - on board computer reported SRS failure. 2) vehicle taken to dealership to address SRS failure reported by computer. Dealership reportedly repaired under warranty. Failure notice no longer being reported by on board computer. 3) front side collision occurred today 11/12/05 - was hit by another vehicle traveling approx. 35 MPH - no airbags, including side impact air bag, deployed on my vehicle, but both deployed on the other vehicle. Note my vehicle, due to impact, was turned 90 degrees from impact to front of my vehicle - police officer reported incident from his experience definitely should have deployed side, possibly front, airbag on my car. *jb

We havent received any recall notice to repair this problem after hearing about the recall on the news .

Takata recall recall mail was posted in feb-2016. Till now recall is incomplete. Remedy not yet available.

Takata recall: still no resolution. Driving around with a car with an airbag that could kill me if ejected. Bankruptcy notice says that the bankruptcy should not impact ability to get airbag replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes benz c230. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was shut off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the camshaft solenoid had leaked oil into the engine wiring harness and control module. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. On a separate occasion, the SRS warning light was illuminated. The dealer replaced the seat belt harness and front driver side air bag wiring to correct the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,668.

Vehicle was leaking transmission fluid, and air pressure was defective all of these defects were discovered by the dealer. After the vehicle was serviced it would not start.*ak

I have had 2 instances where I start driving and the car loses power and then will regain power. It is within the first 5-10 minutes of driving and is extremely dangerous and could cause accidents. Service has not been able to find problem. 4 other friends have indicated they are having the same problem with loss of power. Most are the same model. *jb

Vehicle exhibiting same characteristics of fuel leak from gas tank as other vehicle models involved in NHTSA investigation ea13-003. Strong fuel odor originating from left rear section of the vehicle behind left rear wheel after fill-up. Only occurs after fill-up with fuel tank of gas. The NHTSA investigation ea13-003 needs to be expanded to include my model vehicle, c55 amg.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes benz c240. The contact stated that a strong burning odor emitted from the driver's seat while the heated seat function was activated. The contact inspected the seat and found the seat to be smoking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.

While driving along at 45 MPH the front drivers seat heating element was activated. It was switched on to its highest setting. In approximately one minute the front seatback left side bolster caught fire burning a dime size hole and burning the fleece vest worn by the driver. The vehicle was immediately slowed to stop along the highway shoulder and the driver exited after turning off the dash switch. The smoldering stopped. The switch has since remained in the off position and an appointment with a mechanic will be scheduled. *tr

I have had to replace one tire because of a sidewall separation rip. Now I have discovered the same defect on two other tires. The tread is good and there is no reason why it should be separating. These tires need to be recalled. The tires in question are 225/45 r17 and 245/45 r17. *tr

In sept 2008 I purchased a certified pre-owned Mercedes benz c230 sedan along with an extended warranty for an additional expense the car had approx 32k on it at time of purchase, it now is at aprrox 62k all service actions have been performed by the local mb dealership and the car only has the OEM equipment it was manufactured with. On the 28th of oct 2010 I had returned to work parked the car and about 15 mins after it was shut off I was summoned by a coworker that my car was on fire, I immediately opened the hood, extinguished the fire and disconnected the cars battery as having a mechanical background in both automotive & aviation. I notified my insurance company to have the car taken to the dealer for assessment of the problem, I was called the morning of nov 2, 2010 by the dealershi