NHTSA Complaint #11601571 — 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11601571
Vehicle	2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 18, 2023
Date Filed	July 12, 2024
Mileage	172,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started leaking oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

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