Mercedes Benz C CLASS brakes problems
17 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
172 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
80,694 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 126 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
17 of 172 complaints match this topic (9.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10007600 · 2003-02-16 (February 16, 2003)
MY 94 C-280 HAS A SOGGY BRAKE PEDAL. HAVE REPLACED 3 MASTERCYLINDERS, AND BLED LINES NUMEROUS TIMES. SEEMS THAT AIR IS GETTING INTO SYSTEM, BUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS LOSING NO FLUID.
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162552 · 2006-07-17 (July 17, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH., THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING ON ITS OWN AND ACCELERATING VEHICLE'S SPEED ON THE SPEEDOMETER. AS THE CONTACT TURNED INTO A DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE FASTER AND THE SPEED INDICATOR NEEDLE MOVED PASSED THE MAXIMUM SPEED INDICATED ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHOOK AS THE BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD THE PROGRESS OF THE RACING ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF STOPPING THE VEHICLE. ON THE FIRST VISIT, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE REPLACEMENT PART UNAVAILABLE, THEREFORE THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038660 · 2003-09-10 (September 10, 2003)
MAIN ENGINE HARNESS CORROSION ON A 1995 C 280 MERCEDES BENZ. THIS TYPE OF DETERIORATION IS NOT FROM ABUSE OF THE CAR. IT IS CAUSED BY POOR QUALITY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP. SHOULDN'S WIRES IN A VEHICLE LAST A LIFETIME? I COULD SEE REPLACING TIRES, BRAKES A TRANSMISSION, BUT AN ENGINE HARNESS. THIS PART IS NOT EVEN READILY AVAILABLE, IT NEEDS TO BE ORDERED IN GERMANY. I AND MY FRIEND BOTH OWN THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND WE ARE BOTH EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC INFORMEND ME THAT HE REPAIRED A FEW OTHER CARS OF THE SAME MODEL WITHIN THE LA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10105869 · 2005-01-06 (January 6, 2005)
THE WIRING HARNEST ON MY CAR IS BAD. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND THIS YEAR. THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THE CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT SPEEDS UP VERY FAST AND ITS HARD TO STOP IT. THE BRAKES GET HARD AND TAKES A WHILE TO STOP. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. NOW THE CAR STARTS BUT THE MOTOR RACES UP AND DOWN ALL BY ITSELF.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 112,032 miles reported. Look up ODI 10105869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10173878 · 2006-11-20 (November 20, 2006)
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, LOSS OF CONTROL AFTER STOP AND PROCEEDING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. COLLISION RESULTED FROM SUDDEN ACCELERATION, LOSS OF CONTROL AND NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10173878 at NHTSA ↗