NHTSA Complaint #11496890 — 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11496890
Vehicle	2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 5, 2022
Date Filed	December 10, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

On Oct 25, 2022 while returning home from Denver International Airport the check engine light illuminated on the dash of my Mercedes Benz. The car was exhibiting increasing power loss and rough running which increased while driving north on Interstate 25 in heavy morning traffic. I was in doubt that he car would make it home. The car has been diagnosed subsequently the the Mercedes Benz m272 engine nance shaft gear problem with estimated cost to repair of US $6300.00. The car is definitely not dependable to drive with this problem due to the likelihood of failure in traffic.

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