2014 Mercedes-Benz C204

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Fuel/propulsion system3
2. Air bags2
3. Electronic stability control (esc)1
4. Unknown or other1

Latest complaints

• Mar 4, 2020GA75,000 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system

  Mercedes-benz 2014 c 2 50S have had a serious issue with faulty high pressure fuel pumps when you go to give it a gas in a hurry it puts the engine into a limp mode and it will not go this IS a serious safety issue and you could be struck by another vehicle

• Feb 2, 2020TX
  Air bags

  The car has an open recall for over a year now, without any resolution. I cannot have a passenger in my car...

• Dec 11, 2019FL82,000 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system

  P0002 fuel volume regulator control circuit range/performance limp mode upon acceleration

• Nov 25, 2019CA
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other

  The mercedes dealership (valencia) IS not wanting to change my air bags because I have to wait for my year. Driving makes me feel unsafe with my children I have been having other issues with my car due to this.

• Mar 2, 2019CA
  Air bags

  Takata recall it IS taking too long for replacement parts for this recall. I have owned the car for a year now, and I do not feel safe driving it.

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.

• 10167546FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to 02/2012 and with more than 10,000 km. The two fault codes can also occur in combination with rpm sensor faults (see also GI27.50-P-035556). The rpm sensor fault is not connected with this complaint.
• 10167038This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to specification. To correct this condition, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the seam seal at the spare tire well at the next workshop visit.
• 10167005Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active or message "Starts remaining xxx" in instrument cluster.
• 10166976Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10166975This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with their dealer to have the issue corrected and/or i-button call performed. The vehicles impacted range from model year 2002 to 2014.
• 10164808Various fault codes present in TPM Control Unit, vehicles with code 475 and code B03
• 10158329Oil in engine wiring harness
• 10158269COMAND Online: After map update is aborted, navigation no longer functions
• 10153997Update engine control unit software
• 10151999MB App iHeart Radio is no longer available after a head unit update
• 10151966Seat cushion fore/aft adjuster seat cushion cover becomes detached
• 10151959Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
• 10144290Road test cannot be started after exchanging the ESP control unit or after successfully updating the software.
• 10144289"Tire pressure loss detection system inoperative" message in instrument cluster in yellow.
• 10144135Noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709P46C60 "Check mechanical steering column, rework if necessary"
• 10144107Noise in area of steering column after conducting service measure 1709P46C60 "Check mechanical steering column, rework if necessary"
• 10136063Rattling noises in area of 2-stage turbocharger, OM651
• 10136042Creaking noise when adjusting electrical steering column
• 10136041Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied)
• 10136039Crackling and cracking noises when cornering
• 10136035Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
• 10136034Fault code P245997, P246397, P245900, P246385 or P246309 stored in engine control unit
• 10136033Fault message in instrument cluster on engine start "Power Steering Malfunction, Service Required"
• 10136031Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
• 10136030Seat belt adjustment intermittently inoperative and causes noises.
• 10136029SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
• 10136027Active Blind Spot Assist intermittenly inoperative
• 10136026Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
• 10136020Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
• 10136019M276 MY2013 and MY2014 - Harsh Shifts: 4-3, 4-5
• 10135979Audio/COMAND display: Sporadic failures of central display
• 10135974Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
• 10135971Flashing or SCN coding of airbag control units
• 10135966Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741)
• 10135963Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 with CODE B03
• 10135962Fault code P045600 or P044200 without complaints about engine running characteristics
• 10135950Engine makes intermittent knocking noise, ticking/crackling
• 10135937Door seal on front door/rear door loose
• 10135931Front seat backrest trim protrudes
• 10135917Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)

Every Mercedes-Benz C204 model year

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