2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 280 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 23 C-Class model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 11 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Suspension, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 5, 2025, fire
Hi my name is [XXX] my son's name is [XXX] we bought the car and had no problems tell recently my brother n his associates have been making it a part of there day to day basis to spice the wires to the ecu and the fuel tank and transmission was stolen now they put a stolen one in my car and it's messed up my ability to go over 20 or shift and my esp and abs srs lights are just going off like a Christmas tree . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine, May 17, 2024
I am writing about this incident after finding out about the lawsuit filed against Mercedes concerning problems with the balance shaft, the soft metal they used in production, and the COMMON engine codes (P0016 & P0017). I am [XXX] and I was on the highway with my girlfriend going around 75mph and I smelled a burning smell and thought it might’ve been the truck/one of the cars in front of me. All of a sudden my power steering was gone and my car basically lost all power. Only the brakes worked. Thank god the other cars were far enough away from me and I didn’t put anyone else in danger. Due to the loss of control I was forced to pull into the breakdown lane on the LEFT side which was so incredibly dangerous since the highway was so busy. I eventually pulled to the right side of the highway when there was enough space and time to do so and opened my hood and saw that my tensioner blew and the serpentine belt came off. I was so angry because the dealer that sold me the car told me the codes were only emission related and did not affect the mechanics of the car. That’s a whole other issue. I am not so very mechanically inclined but after extensive research I’ve found that this code (which was covered up by Mercedes) was most likely the culprit and has been causing me issues throughout my experience with the vehicle. I am a broke college student. Yes, it was stupid to buy a Mercedes, but I was [XXX] and I’ve learned a lot about cars and the industry since then. At the end of the day, despite my stupidity and ignorance, Mercedes should be held responsible for this issue and everyone who has [had incidents similar to myself or have the codes that I have deserve to be reimbursed for all the repairs, time, and danger they have and will eventually put people in. Don't wait for someone to die on the highway before you consider issuing a recall. DO SOMETHING. I shouldn’t have to fear for my life going out in this car to get to work, school, and most importantly, my family. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine, Apr 18, 2024
Balance shaft and idle gear sprocket failure causing engine to misfire when idle or from warm start and cause idling during acceleration. Safety could be an issue if it causes greater internal damage or if the failure to accelerate fully may impact my ability to avoid an unsafe situation. Problem has been confirmed by a repair shop and has been admitted to be a common issue with M272 engine due to metallurgy defect during manufacture. This issue was part of a class action lawsuit against Mercedes Benz USA, which resulted in limited compensation to few people but a safety investigation was not conducted. MIL lamp does indicate an issue (P0016, P0017).
Engine, Dec 10, 2022
On Oct 25, 2022 while returning home from Denver International Airport the check engine light illuminated on the dash of my Mercedes Benz. The car was exhibiting increasing power loss and rough running which increased while driving north on Interstate 25 in heavy morning traffic. I was in doubt that he car would make it home. The car has been diagnosed subsequently the the Mercedes Benz m272 engine nance shaft gear problem with estimated cost to repair of US $6300.00. The car is definitely not dependable to drive with this problem due to the likelihood of failure in traffic.
Engine, Mar 31, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the balance shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 14, 2021
Have a code p0016 p0017 I replace the camshaft balance sensor but it’s not that. I found out it’s balance shaft and I found out a lot of the people have the same problem
Air bags, Engine, Jul 3, 2021, crash
Me, [XXX], and my ex-wife went to buy this car from a auto auction, plate where out state, but I figure wouldn't cost me much to register, bought it February 6, 2021 and I am kind of short in money to register car but then couple week after driving check engine pop up so I had free check engine by auto zone parts, so then it wasn't serious needed change oil change and filters, so I drove more so everything was going good ready for smoke check, but i didn't have the money so I ask my ex-wife to let me borrow money around May of month, so I was driving to her home, and out of no where I got hit in the front driver side lower fender from some silver low profile car, I was going 30's mile street but when I got hit by anomies driver the driver side bag pop up and also the passenger side too!! I was stunt and confused, wasn't a hard hit, driver that hit me run off, I pulled over the side of street. Couple light show up in dash board I don't recall what they said. I called my lawyer an he mention there was problems and recalls in a TAKATA air bag deploying. I did a research and sure enough my car had takata air bags. I contact to this number [XXX] Executive Referral Manager Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328-4312 Phone: 800-367-6372 ext. [XXX] Fax: 770-705-0152 On June 11, 2021. I made the report, on June 16, 2921 they sent a email that they will fallow up and investigate, I did sent pictures and mileage 150,000 around there so am still waiting for their action. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Engine, May 8, 2021
MY CAR RAN HOT AND EVERYTHING ON THE INSIDE BEGAN TO FLICKER. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF TO LET IT COOL. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WITH THE EMFAMOUS P0016 AND P0017 CODES AD I LATER FOUND OUT AND IT HAS NOT RUN THW SAME SINCE. IF DRAGS, SHIFTS INCORRECTLY, AND PULLS WRONG NOW.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 20, 2020
I PURCHASED A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230 SPORT FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. I SOON LEARNED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN LIMP MODE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION CONDUCTOR PLATE. AFTER HOURS OF RESEARCH, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL OWNERS OF A MERCEDES WITH THE 772.9 TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. I ENDED UP PAYING $2500 FOR A NEW TCU FROM MERCEDES BENZ.
Engine, May 25, 2020
THE CAR REACHED 110,000 MILES AND THE BALANCE SHAFT IN MY M272 IS WORN OUT I ALWAYS TAKE IT TO GET IT SERVICED I FOUND OUT OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND CREATED A FACEBOOK GROUP I JUST DON'T THINK THEY SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME QUALITY BALANCE SHAFT IF IT CONTINUES TO FAIL PREMATURELY EVENTUALLY I'LL RUIN MY ENTIRE ENGINE WHICH I THOUGHT OF MERCEDES TO BE QUALITY PLEASE HELP VIN# [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 20, 2020
HVAC MOLD SMELL , THE CAR SMELLS LIKE ($#!*) WHENEVER I USE AC OR HEAT . TRIED LIKE CHANGING 10'S OF CABIN FILTER ,BUT THAT SMELL MAKES ME SICK ALL THE TIME. CHECKED WITH ALL THE MECHANICS ,THEY ONLY SAY ITS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 6, 2019
PROBLEM SHIFTING GEAR. ONLY 47K MILES. STUCK IN THE FREEWAY ONLY ACCELERATION OF 30 MPH. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS CONDUCTOR PLATE $1800-2800 REPAIR. *BF VIN NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 21, 2019
P0022 CAMSHAFT BALANCER DEFECT, SUBJECT TO PRIOR CLASS ACTION, I AM HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM! WISH TO BECOME A PART OF THAT PRIOR SETTLED CLASS ACTION OR PURSUE MY OWN ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS
Engine, Apr 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230WZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SCOTTSDALE (4725 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Engine, Apr 6, 2019
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR ENGINE OIL LEAK ENGINE BELT DRIVE MAJOR OIL USAGE REAR R/DISCS & PADS; THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE ALEXANDRIA MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIP FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; I REC'D A LIST OF OVER $6,000 (ABOVE) WORTH OF ENGINE PROBLEMS; I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE CAM SENSORS WERE BAD; NO COST WAS LISTED; I LEFT THE LOCATION, CAR STARTED STALLING AND HESITATING; TOOK IT TO ANOTHER LOCAL NTB DEALER FOR A MACHINE READING, AND WAS TOLD THAT A PART OF THE ENGINE MANIFOLD WAS BROKEN - PLASTIC PART THAT CONTROLS THE AIR FLOW AND ENABLES FUEL FLOW; TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER; THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR MY ENGINE MANIFOLD; THE CAR IS NOW DANGEROUS TO DRIVE; JUMPED OUT OF GEAR ON THE MAJOR HIGHWAY BACK TO DC - ALL OF THIS IS A SHOCK; THE CAR HAS HAD ALL OF ITS ANNUAL SERVICE; KEPT UP; HAS HAD CAR COVER; ZI BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2007; NOW WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES, THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT DISINTEGRATE; THE ENTIRE ATTITUDE OF THE ALEXANDRIA MB DEALERSHIP IS HORRIFIC; AS A CONSUMER I WAS ROBBED AND MY SAFETY AND THOSE ON THE ROAD WERE ENDANGERED DUE TO THIS POOR SERVICE AND POSSIBLE INFLATED LIST OF ENGINE PROBLEMS, ONE OF WHICH I WAS TOLD THEY CREATED. AND AT ANY RATE, MD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING CERTAIN THESE ENGINE PROBLEMS SHOULD NOT EXIST, AFTER ALL THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR; NO ONE TOLD ME THAT THE CAR ENGINE WAS ONLY GOOD FOR 40,000!
Engine, Dec 18, 2018
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
Engine, Mar 29, 2018
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON IN MY CAR BECAUSE OF A CAMSHAFT SOLENOID PROBLEM. HAD SOLENOIDS ALL REPLACED AND NOW DEALER IS ASKING FOR $2300 TO $3000 FOR PROBLEM TO BE FIXED AFTER ALL NEW PARTS HAVE BEEN PUT IN.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 19, 2018
TAKATA RECALL!
Power train, Engine, Dec 17, 2017
2016 I TOOK MY 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230, INTO MERCEDES BENZ TO SEE WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. MY CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH 37K MILES ON IT AT THE TIME I PURCHASED IT. HOW COULD SUCH A MAJOR ISSUE, ARISE IN CAR SO EARLY IN IT'S LIFE. MERCEDES STATED, THAT THEY MAKE THE BEST QUALITY OF CARS IN THE WORLD! THEY STAND BY THIS SLOGAN. HOWEVER, WHY WOULD SUCH A MAJOR ISSUE OCCUR IN A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILES/USAGE? AS I UNDERSTAND IT, MATTERS OF THIS MAGNITUDE IDEALLY DOES NOT OCCUR IN SUCH A QUALITY CAR, LET ALONE IN THE CARS INFANT STAGE OR WOULD LIKELY HAPPEN AT ALL! I WAS TOLD SOMETIME AGO THAT MERCEDES KNEW OF THIS ISSUE. I ALSO SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED SO MANY OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AROUND THE WORLD. MERCEDES HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT, ITS DEFECT IT WAS WELL AWARE OF! WHO ALLOWS MERCEDES BENZ, THE PLATFORM TO SEE THESE CARS TO CONSUMERS, WITHOUT RESOLVING THE ISSUE. CONSIDERING A PERSON'S FINANCIAL INVESTMENT IN THEIR PURCHASE! CAN SOMEONE HELP ME, UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HAS HAPPENED.
Air bags, Engine, Apr 20, 2017
THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. THERE'S A CLASS ACTION AGAINST MERCEDES IN REGARDS TO THIS SAME ENGINE ISSUE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT CUT OFF AND ANOTHER TIME AFTER BEING STATIONARY THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THERE WAS NEVER A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ANY SIGNS THAT INDICATED ENGINE ISSUES BEFORE THE ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED. I ALSO RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT MY AIRBAG HAVING A RECALL ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.
Engine, Mar 6, 2017
ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING UPHILL IN HAWAII THE AND THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE UP THE HILL IT HAD NO POWER. THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT WHICH MERCEDES LOST HOWEVER WHEN I CALLED MERCEDES TO HELP FIX THE ISSUE THEY SAID TIME HAS EXPIRED AND THIS WAS NO LONGER VALID.
Engine, Feb 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Nov 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT RANDOMLY FLASHED. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LAMP WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,407. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAL RING, BALANCE SHAFT AND BRAKE FLUID WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 02/24/16.*JB
Engine, Oct 16, 2015
IN NOVEMBER OF 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ USA INITIATED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN THAT AFFECTED APPROX. 1,064,723 VEHICLES. THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS THE CAMSHAFT SOLENOID. MBUSA SENT THIS NOTICE TO ALL DEALERSHIPS, BUT FAILED TO NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS DIRECTLY. THEY APPARENTLY DID NOT DEEM THIS TO BE A SAFETY RECALL AND FELT NO OBLIGATION TO NOTIFY THE CONSUMER. HOWEVER, WHEN THE SOLENOID MALFUNCTIONS DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE PART IT DOES IN FACT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE AND DRIVING ABILITY OF THE CAR. IF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IN WHICH IS THE CASE HERE, IT DOES BECOME A SAFETY CONCERN. IT SEEMS THAT MBUSA KNOWINGLY WITHHELD THIS INFORMATION FROM THEIR CONSUMERS. DURING THE TIME OF THEIR CAMPAIGN MY VEHICLE WAS ALSO UNDER WARRANTY AS WELL. MBUSA HAD AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS OF THIS ISSUE TO HAVE IT CORRECTED. THEY NEVER ACTIVELY PROVIDED NOTICES TO CUSTOMERS DIRECTLY. DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE AFFECTED SOLENOID, MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPAIRED IN APRIL 2015. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED IN MARCH 2014. I HAD MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AT A COST OF $232.93. MBUSA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS OF THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD IF NOT CORRECTED, AS WELL AS THEY SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE ANY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES THAT WERE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE ATTACHED A COPY OF THE BULLETIN THAT MBUSA PROVIDED TO THEIR DEALERSHIPS, BUT AGAIN FAILED TO PROVIDE TO THE 1,064,723 CONSUMERS THAT WERE AFFECTED.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C280. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS RACED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT RESPONDING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN OFF, AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT, SPRINGS, INTERNAL SPEED SENSOR, AND CAM SHAFT NEEDED TO BE RE-ADJUSTED TO THE CORRECT POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.