Mercedes-benz C204-9 2012
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C204-9.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ |
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
- LI27.20-P-055758 - POWER TRAIN: Fc 2783 (friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or fc 0741 (actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce
- LI30.20-P-058689 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Esp warning message in instrument cluster. One of the fault codes C219700 or 630900 is logged in the esp control unit (n30/4).
- LI54.71-P-056477 - LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION: Blind spot assist inoperative.
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI40 15-P-070175 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Various fault codes present in tpm control unit, vehicles with code 475 and code b03
- LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
- P-SC-2017030011 - AIR BAGS: Replace driver-side and (if applicable) front passenger air bag
- LI82 85-P-066769 - EQUIPMENT: Comand online: after map update is aborted, navigation no longer functions
- LI91 18-P-049463 - SEATS: Seat cushion fore/aft adjuster seat cushion cover becomes detached
- LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- LI42.47-P-068270 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): Road test cannot be started after exchanging the esp control unit or after successfully updating the software.
- LI42.47-P-068271 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: "tire pressure loss detection system inoperative" message in instrument cluster in yellow.
- LI46.10-P-067941 - STEERING:COLUMN: Noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709p46c60 "check mechanical steering column, rework if necessary"
- LI46 10-P-067941 - STEERING: Noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709p46c60 "check mechanical steering column, rework if necessary"
- LI09.40-P-064267 - POWER TRAIN: Rattling noises in area of 2-stage turbocharger, om651
- LI46.15-P-058505 - STEERING: Creaking noise when adjusting electrical steering column
- LI27.60-P-059296 - POWER TRAIN: Selector lever blocks in position "p" (brake applied)
- LI40.10-P-059248 - STEERING: Crackling and cracking noises when cornering
- LI82.30-P-059239 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- LI49.20-P-059246 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Fault code P245997, P246397, P245900, P246385 or P246309 stored in engine control unit
- LI46.35-P-059241 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Fault message in instrument cluster on engine start "power steering malfunction, service required"
- LI05.10-P-058758 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
- LI91.40-P-059238 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt adjustment intermittently inoperative and causes noises.
- LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
- LI72.40-P-059215 - LANE DEPARTURE: Active blind spot assist intermittenly inoperative
- LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
- LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
- LI82.85-P-059083 - EQUIPMENT: Audio/comand display: sporadic failures of central display
- LI05.10-P-056435 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
- LI91.60-P-059056 - AIR BAGS: Flashing or scn coding of airbag control units
- LI27.20-P-055758 - POWER TRAIN: Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (fc 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (fc 0741)
- LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9 with code b03
- LI47.40-P-053871 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fault code P045600 or P044200 without complaints about engine running characteristics
- LI03.20-P-048278 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine makes intermittent knocking noise, ticking/crackling
- LI72.00-P-055756 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Door seal on front door/rear door loose
- LI91.10-P-055704 - SEATS: Front seat backrest trim protrudes
- LI83.00-P-052510 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
- LI82.85-P-055695 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Comand: does not start, cannot be operated, comand display remains dark
- LI82.70-P-054226 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone in general: the driver is sometimes poorly understood by the receiver, background noise is occasionally audible during a telephone call
- LI82.85-P-061613 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Facebook app cannot be opened
- LI91.16-P-061637 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST: Electrical malfunction in seat
- LI05.10-P-049909 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine noises after engine start
- LI46.35-P-055436 - STEERING: Red display message in instrument cluster "power steering malfunction - see owner's manual" immediately after engine start
- LI82.61-P-061310 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Becker map pilot: navigation display freezes briefly in the case of physical shocks
- LI54.18-P-058597 - AIR BAGS: Check engine light (cel) on, dtc fault code(s) concerning throttle valve actuator
- LI07.70-P-060243 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Check engine light (cel) on, dtc code P032600 for knock sensor in m271 evo me engine control module
- LI82.60-P-055630 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Audio 20: no navigation, language set to english, media interface inoperative
- LI68.05-P-049515 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Garage door opener cannot be programmed or the range is too short
- LI82.70-P-054226 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Mobile phone in general: the driver is sometimes poorly understood by the receiver, background noise is occasionally audible during a telephone call
- LI07.70-P-059951 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: During long drives in humid states, the check engine light may illuminate with dtcs for misfire on cylinder(s) 1,2,3 or 4 (P030100,P030200,P030300 or P030400).
- LI46.35-P-055436 - STEERING: Red display message in instrument cluster "power steering malfunction - see owner's manual" immediately after engine start
- LI46.10-P-055432 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Amg performance steering wheel heavily worn/soiled
- LI07.70-P-059951 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Check engine light (cel) on, dtc code for misfire (cylinder 1 or 4 - P030100, P030400) in m271 evo me engine control module
- LI91.18-P-058808 - SEATS: Staining on dinamica seat covers in equipment packages 611 / 701 / 711 / 721 / 731 / 741 / 901 / 911 / 921
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI82.85-P-058928 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Comand online: "sirius" satellite radio "sirius" constantly displays the message "updating channels"
- P-SC-2012070005 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Check b-pillar tire information label, replace if necessary
- LI82.85-P-057192 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Comand online: intermittently no audio output after engine start.
- LI82.85-P-057191 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Comand online: mute function no longer active after a restart
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200825 |
My vehicle and many other mercedes benz models suffer a failed electronic ignition switch and electronic steering lock. This is a known defect amongst many models/years of mercedes benz vehicles and only a dealer can repair. The cost of repair is $1,900. The causes the vehicles to be unable to start, and very clearly, a manufacturer defect.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200824 |
My vehicle and many other mercedes benz models suffer a failed electronic ignition switch and electronic steering lock. This is a known defect amongst many models/years of mercedes benz vehicles and only a dealer can repair. The cost of repair is $1,900. The causes the vehicles to be unable to start, and very clearly, a manufacturer defect.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200804 |
My vehicle started to pull left when braking. Had all brakes replaced and pulling conitnued. After further review, found out that the rear crossmember / sub-frame was rotted on the driver side. When braking, the rear driver side wheel shifts. You can see the rear caliper move up. The problem is that the subframe is so rotted that it shifts the arms coming off of it (either trailing or torque arm), causing a dangerous shift in the brake/wheel. Called mercedes customer support and all they offered was a small discount on the full repair cost, which of course is already overpriced. My vehicle is 8 years old, garage kept, original owners, and only has about 45,000 miles on it. Nothing else on the car is rotted. This is obviously a quality control issue by the manufacturer. Upon further review, this is a common problem for 2008-2015 mercedes vehicles.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200803 |
My vehicle started to pull left when braking. Had all brakes replaced and pulling conitnued. After further review, found out that the rear crossmember / sub-frame was rotted on the driver side. When braking, the rear driver side wheel shifts. You can see the rear caliper move up. The problem is that the subframe is so rotted that it shifts the arms coming off of it (either trailing or torque arm), causing a dangerous shift in the brake/wheel. Called mercedes customer support and all they offered was a small discount on the full repair cost, which of course is already overpriced. My vehicle is 8 years old, garage kept, original owners, and only has about 45,000 miles on it. Nothing else on the car is rotted. This is obviously a quality control issue by the manufacturer. Upon further review, this is a common problem for 2008-2015 mercedes vehicles.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200204 |
Timing chain tensioner all oil changes were done perfectly with the correct oil and original filter.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200203 |
Timing chain tensioner all oil changes were done perfectly with the correct oil and original filter.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200131 |
Esl sudden failure, apparently this is a very common failure for this vehicle for years now with no action to recall or address the design of this part. Car is immobilized and must be towed, but only to dealer who must program the part but not sell it to customer or other service center to repair or replace.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200130 |
Esl sudden failure, apparently this is a very common failure for this vehicle for years now with no action to recall or address the design of this part. Car is immobilized and must be towed, but only to dealer who must program the part but not sell it to customer or other service center to repair or replace.
| No | No | Y | None | None | 20191211 |
There's been several complaints on the electronic steering lock (esl) going bad. I experienced this danger exact failure. The car just hit 80,000 miles and this failure happened. When there esl locks, you cannot turn on the car to do anything. I happened to be out of town and i had to get my car towed home which costed me over $400 and diver the steering was locked they had to use special dollies to tow my car. The dealership was going to charge me $2200 to do the repair which is unheard of and it's ridiculous. The vehicle was parked and stationarity. Put the key in the ignition and nothing happens. I thought the issue was with the ignition but it's the steering lock since it will not unlock. The issue appears to be with the motor inside of the unit failing.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- C2197 [1] C2197
- P2459 [1] Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Frequency
- P2463 [1] Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation
- P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
- P0326 [1] Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
- P0301 [2] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0302 [1] Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
- P0303 [1] Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
- P0304 [2] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected