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
280 reports, newest first.
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).
Visibility, Jun 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 15, 2021
SEVERAL TIMES I'VE FILLED MY GAS TANK I GOT A STRONG SMELL OF GAS BEFORE ENTERING MY VEHICLE. I HAD THEN MADE SURE NOT TO FILL THE TANK UP DUE TO THIS LEAKAGE. I BELIEVE ITS VERY DANGEROUS. THE SMELL DOESN'T GO AWAY UNTIL I DRIVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 21, 2021
CAME TO MY CAR ONE DAY AFTER IT SAT FOR MAYBE AN HR AT MY MECHANICS HOUSE THE DOORS UNLOCKED WITH REMOTE, WENT TO SRART CAR AND IT DID NOT A MAKE UNLOCK VIBRATING SOUND AFTER THAT REALIZED IT WAS NOT WORKING, SPENT 400 DOLLARS EACH ON TWO DIFFERENT KEYS BOTH OF THOSE DID NOT WORK, TECHS HAD ISSUE OROGRAMMING KEY
Air bags, Structure, Nov 23, 2020
I AM STILL WAITING FOR A RECALL TO BE COMPLETED.
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.
Visibility, Seats, Jul 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C280. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MERCEDES BENZ OF ATLANTIC CITY (6623 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE INTERIOR ROOF LINER WAS DAMAGED AND BECAME DETACHED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WATER POURING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT RAIL WAS RUSTED DUE TO THE WATER CAUSING SEAT ADJUSTABILITY ISSUES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *JS
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 30, 2020
CAR LEAKS FUEL UNDER THE SEAT. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 26, 2020
WHEN I FILL UP WITH GAS, THE CAR SALON FILLS UP WITH THE GAS SMELL. THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE IN THE FUEL PUMP OR SO. THE SMELL IS PERSISTENT IN THE GARAGE. WHILE DRIVING, I DID NOT NOTICE. WHEN THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE FUEL TANK DECREASES, THE SMELL GOES AWAY. I REMOVED THE BACK SEAT AND SO THE GAS RESIDUE OVER THE PUMP.
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
Visibility, May 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS (36600 WOODWARD AVE, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304, (248) 644-8400) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Mar 7, 2020, crash
DURING A NORMAL MORNING DRIVE ON A SIDE STREET (NON RESIDENTAL) I HAD SLOWED THE CAR WITH MY TWO PASSENGER TIRES IN THE DIRT AND DRIVER TIRES ON THE ROAD TO ABOUT 5 TO 10 MPH BEFORE PULLING BACK ON TO THE ROAD AND ACCELERATED BACK UP TO 45 MPH AS POSTED. WHILE DOING SO MY ESP SHUT OFF SO HOW AND I ENDED UP FISH TAILING OVER A CURB THROUGH A FENCE AND ON TO A GOLF COURSE IN WHICH THERE WAS EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO MY STEERING BODY SIDE PANELS EXTERIOR LIGHTING SIDE MIRROR TIRES AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. RESULTING IN OVER 8K IN REPAIRS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 2, 2020
WHEN RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM I FOUND THIS TK HE A COMMON PROBLEM. IF I FILL MY GAS TANK IT LEAKS GAS. THE CABIN OF CAR IS FLOODED WITH FUMES. SO MANY WITH SAME CAR HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS.
Visibility, Visibility/wiper, Feb 28, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C-230. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUNROOF DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. LOUIS LOCATED AT (1048 HAMPTON AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63139, (314) 647-2400). THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUNROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTHAMPTON (575 COUNTY RD 39 S, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 18, 2019
WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED THERE IS A STRONG GAS ORDER COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.
Air bags, Jun 13, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20-30 MPH, WHILE IT WAS RAINING AND WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE SKID OFF THE ROAD AS A RESULT THE CONTACT WENT UP ON THE SIDEWALK AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A LEG INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE AND LATER TOWED TO AN INSURANCE TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WILL BE AN INVESTIGATION AND DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 9, 2019
NHTSA RECALL 08V303000. MY CAR FUEL GAUGE MISREADS WHAT IS NOT THERE. STALLS AND NOT RESTART WITHOUT TAPPING THE FUEL PUMP. FUEL LIGHT INDICATES FUEL SENSOR NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER PAYING $327.00 STILL CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION. STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES ON STREET AND PARKING LOTS. TOWED SEVERAL TIMES. REFUSES TO START WITHOUT NOTICE. HARNESS FOR IT NOT FOUND. IMPACT OF ACCIDENT LOST FUEL. SINCE ACCIDENT TOWED THREE TIMES STALLED AND TOWED ONCE AND TWICE BY MERCEDES BENZ. REPLACEMENT COST $1051.00.
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
Fuel/propulsion system, May 16, 2019
WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR. AFTER I FILLED IT UP, THERE IS STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN THE GARAGE. PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE AND IT STILL HAS SMELL. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES BENZ C280? UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THERE WAS EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM MERCEDES TO COVER E CLASS AND CLS CLASS FUEL ODOR ONLY. WHAT ABOUT THE C CLASS CARS? DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS THE WAY THE CAR SHOULD BE PERFORMING. BY THE WAY, THE CAR IS 2007 WITH 102K MILES. I BELIEVE MERCEDES SHOULD ALSO COVER C CLASS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM,
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!