Runs rough in the morning (normal), stalls sometimes- most days just barely stalls, shakes terribly when reversing. The engine stalls in the mornings, sometimes racing by itself, then dropping itself down to a normal RPM."ġ. The transmission shifts funny, slips, bangs into gear, consistently chooses the wrong gear, etc.(Needs AT flush) Paint is chipping off all over the vehicle. The vehicle steers to the right since the date of purchase. "I purchased a 2003 (2003 has it's own demons from M271 engine) C230K brand new and it has been nothing but problems since day one. Only thing I had to pay to get done in the last 100K was a wheel sensor. I do my maintanence, when specified, and completely. It all depends on if the previous owner took care of it. It's a great car once the demons have been exorcized. My advise, if you get the car, flush all the fluids, put in new belts and start fresh. But you might need a clutch down the road.
#2002 c230 kompressor manual#
Since you have 6 speed manual that negates two other big issues that I won't need to mention. I replaced the supercharger at 120K, they can be rebuilt FYI, new oil, bearings etc.Īlternator brushes are cheap, and good to replace sometime in the next 20K miles or so, Also pull the starter and have it rebuilt before it fails, also from worn brushes, and you'll be trouble free. oil in the engine wiring harness from cam adjusterĬ. If it has 100K miles, and has been properly maintained, could be just fine.Ī. Are they trying to appease me until my lemon law rights expire? I purchased my car brand new in October 2001 right off their lot. They claim their diagnostic tests show there is no problem. The Mercedes folks I deal with are nice, but tell me there is nothing wrong that my problems are NORMAL in the Mercedes cars (with the exception of the SUV).
I've complained to Mercedes corp via phone and no one returns my call. Heat is temperamental- doesn't always get warm- blows cold air. Car sometimes lunges forward when going from park to drive.Ĩ. Power steering doesn't work in the AM after sitting all night. Transmission fumbles for a gear also slipping in cold weather.ĥ. When you turn the key in the ignition sometimes it does not start recent problem.Ĥ. Car doesn't shift to second in the AM while engine is cold.ģ. Runs rough in the morning, stalls sometimes- most days just barely stalls, shakes terribly when reversing. "I am having issues with my C230 (year 2002) transmission (in addition to A/C, heating, powersteering, stalling).ġ. The engine stalls in the mornings, sometimes racing by itself, then dropping itself down to a normal RPM." Paint is chipping off all over the vehicle. The transmission shifts funny, slips, bangs into gear, consistently chooses the wrong gear, etc.
"I purchased a 2003 C230K brand new and it has been nothing but problems since day one. Many of you all have the exact same problems that I have with my vehicle and I feel for you. The vehicle has been into the shop more than 14 times for some of the same and different problems. My 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230K has had problems before the car even reached 5000 miles. "Welcome to the biggest piece of junk in your life. That was until I found following articles written by actual owners like below just by googling: And the C230 Komp seemed like a good choice. I wanted somthing small, fun to drive, getting fairly good mpg, hatchback, manual trans & luxurious (no ricer!). I "was" also interested in early C230 Kompressor model.
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