NHTSA Complaint #11203853 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11203853
Vehicle 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 65,284 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State TN

Consumer Description

RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT STARTUP. DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE CAM TIMING ADJUSTERS @ 65000 MILES. THIS APPARENTLY AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR PART(S) AND CAUSES MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. REPAIR COSTS RANGE FROM $3000 - $5000 AND MORE IF THE ENGINE IS RUINED.

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