1996 Mercedes Benz 220
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes benz C220. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he activated the cruise control function and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably without warning. The contact applied the brakes and attempted to disengage the cruise control but to no…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes benz C220. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he activated the cruise control function and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably without warning. The contact applied the brakes and attempted to disengage the cruise control but to no avail. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
- Electrical system › Wiring
My 1996 mercedes C220 has 190,000 miles on it. the wiring harness completely disintegrated and I was told by my repair shop that the faulty wiring harness shorted out the computer. I called mercedes customer service and sent a letter to paul halata. they were very sorry, but the car IS not under warranty and there IS nothing they can do. the car IS sitting in my garage - not running. *nm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power window switch failed.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner failure.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump failed twice.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10019990Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
- 50934Rear wheel rims wider than front rims - difficulty in rotating tires,
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