NHTSA Complaint #11423484 — 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C280

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11423484
Vehicle	2006 MERCEDES BENZ C280
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 24, 2020
Date Filed	July 5, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

We have 71,000 miles on our 2006 Mercedes Benz C280. Before Christmas, the engine light starts going on and the engine starts sounding rough and jerking. We take it into Mercedes Benz and they diagnose a cam shaft issue. It turns out all 2006 Mercedes Benz C280 have the same problem with the same mileage. This car is a safety hazard and needs to be recalled.

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