NHTSA Complaint #11203853 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
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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