I know its low dont have much time to enjoy my ride soon to be selling it as well insurnace is just not worth it for me
How many miles or kms have you clocked your W203 ?
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,140
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From: Toronto
2005 16,000 miles
Passenger door sensor went dead
Drivers seat creaks
Cd player (now)
Centre console creaks
a whole bunch of minor stuff fixed by resetting it, till now no reoccuring problems
....other then that
Do speeding tickets count??? lol
Still luv the car though
Passenger door sensor went dead
Drivers seat creaks
Cd player (now)
Centre console creaks
a whole bunch of minor stuff fixed by resetting it, till now no reoccuring problems
....other then that
Do speeding tickets count??? lol
Still luv the car though
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Florida
2005 C230K SS, 6sp
29,000 miles
Fuel door lock actuator died, replaced
A/C Regulator issues, car's A/C would stop 20 minutes after starting then run just fine after that, fixed
Condensation in both mirror turn signals, replaced.
Horns are having fits, need to be replaced on next service.
Airbag recall.
No left or right pull.
No tranny leaks.
Averaging about 27mpg for the life of the car, very happy about that.
Car runs great, fewer problems with it than any other car I've owned and I really don't consider the problems above (a/c excepted) to be bad.
Fuel door lock actuator died, replaced
A/C Regulator issues, car's A/C would stop 20 minutes after starting then run just fine after that, fixed
Condensation in both mirror turn signals, replaced.
Horns are having fits, need to be replaced on next service.
Airbag recall.
No left or right pull.
No tranny leaks.
Averaging about 27mpg for the life of the car, very happy about that.
Car runs great, fewer problems with it than any other car I've owned and I really don't consider the problems above (a/c excepted) to be bad.
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,015
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by TruTaing
57,xxx
...vanity mirror lights dont turn on
bulbs replaced too!
...vanity mirror lights dont turn on
bulbs replaced too!I thought the vanity mirror light on my car had gone bad too, and the service advisor showed me this trick. It fixed the problem right away.
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Posts: 2,158
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From: asdfasdf
One with 4 wheels
'06 C230 SS w/ 11k
1.) Passenger side weather molding replaced from being loose @ 7k- FIXED
2.) Convenience Features faulty @ 8k- FIXED
3.) Needed Alignment @ 7k- FIXED
4.) CD Changer had gremlins in it @ 2k- FIXED
5.) Outside Temp Gauge faulty at 11k-NEEDS TO BE FIXED
1.) Passenger side weather molding replaced from being loose @ 7k- FIXED
2.) Convenience Features faulty @ 8k- FIXED
3.) Needed Alignment @ 7k- FIXED
4.) CD Changer had gremlins in it @ 2k- FIXED
5.) Outside Temp Gauge faulty at 11k-NEEDS TO BE FIXED
Last edited by TA-9FF; May 24, 2006 at 02:01 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,416
Likes: 342
From: Charlotte, NC
Had: 1987 300TD, Had: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, Have: 2014 E350 Sport, Have: 2019 S450
2003 C230Sedan, 67K miles
Problems were all minor:
- rattle in dash - resolved
- parking brake adjustment - resolved
- CD player skipping - resolved
- SRS Warning - resolved
- sunroof losing 'one-touch' operation - resolved
Very happy with the car and the reliability. Only the SWS warning required a special trip, all other items were resolved at the next normal service.
Problems were all minor:
- rattle in dash - resolved
- parking brake adjustment - resolved
- CD player skipping - resolved
- SRS Warning - resolved
- sunroof losing 'one-touch' operation - resolved
Very happy with the car and the reliability. Only the SWS warning required a special trip, all other items were resolved at the next normal service.
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: Mililani, Hawaii
2006 Acura RL - Aspec rims/spoiler, JDM grille
'05 C230K delivery 9/2004 - currently 26K miles
Seatbelt height adjustment device rattling - first week
Light switch not lighting up - first month
Rattle in rear shelf/speaker - ongoing (went in 2 times)
Glove box light works occasionally - ongoing (went in 3 times)
Tranny Leak - 5K miles
Headlight flickering - 5K miles
Stereo firmware upgrade - 12K miles
Condensation in mirror turn signal - 24K miles
Airbag recall - 24K miles
Center console/compartment peeling - current and haven't taken it in yet.
Jerky tranny - current and haven't taken it in.
CD changer - I hear it changing discs even when the car is off. Haven't taken it in yet.
I love the car.. I always get commented on it. But I just hate the issues eventhough most are minor.
Seatbelt height adjustment device rattling - first week
Light switch not lighting up - first month
Rattle in rear shelf/speaker - ongoing (went in 2 times)
Glove box light works occasionally - ongoing (went in 3 times)
Tranny Leak - 5K miles
Headlight flickering - 5K miles
Stereo firmware upgrade - 12K miles
Condensation in mirror turn signal - 24K miles
Airbag recall - 24K miles
Center console/compartment peeling - current and haven't taken it in yet.
Jerky tranny - current and haven't taken it in.
CD changer - I hear it changing discs even when the car is off. Haven't taken it in yet.
I love the car.. I always get commented on it. But I just hate the issues eventhough most are minor.
Last edited by EKY; May 26, 2006 at 09:03 AM.
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
From: St Louis
06 C230
Originally Posted by EKY
Light switch not lighting up - first month
My headlight switch doesn't light up. Is it supposed to?
Last edited by bnzct; May 26, 2006 at 03:11 PM.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 629
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From: PHILIPPINES
07' ML350
Nov 2001 C240 .... 15,000miles
replaced/experienced the following:
Horn
Rear SAM
MAF sensor
3 Fuel Injectors
Sparkplugs
Fuel Filter
Tranny leak/Oil Seal
Front control arms
Serpentine belt
broken Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Cap
broken Fuel Filler Cap rubber string
broken Window Glass Clip
CD changer misaligned
drifting to the right (camber bolts)
Engine oil leak in rear crankshaft
all these for 15,000miles/26,000kms since new.........but my car is running well now that ived replaced almost every part.
replaced/experienced the following:
Horn
Rear SAM
MAF sensor
3 Fuel Injectors
Sparkplugs
Fuel Filter
Tranny leak/Oil Seal
Front control arms
Serpentine belt
broken Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Cap
broken Fuel Filler Cap rubber string
broken Window Glass Clip
CD changer misaligned
drifting to the right (camber bolts)
Engine oil leak in rear crankshaft
all these for 15,000miles/26,000kms since new.........but my car is running well now that ived replaced almost every part.
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,255
Likes: 22
From: Seattle
w203 m112
Originally Posted by BruNo
Nov 2001 C240 .... 15,000miles
replaced/experienced the following:
Horn
Rear SAM
MAF sensor
3 Fuel Injectors
Sparkplugs
Fuel Filter
Tranny leak/Oil Seal
Front control arms
Serpentine belt
broken Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Cap
broken Fuel Filler Cap rubber string
broken Window Glass Clip
CD changer misaligned
drifting to the right (camber bolts)
Engine oil leak in rear crankshaft
all these for 15,000miles/26,000kms since new.........but my car is running well now that ived replaced almost every part.
replaced/experienced the following:
Horn
Rear SAM
MAF sensor
3 Fuel Injectors
Sparkplugs
Fuel Filter
Tranny leak/Oil Seal
Front control arms
Serpentine belt
broken Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Cap
broken Fuel Filler Cap rubber string
broken Window Glass Clip
CD changer misaligned
drifting to the right (camber bolts)
Engine oil leak in rear crankshaft
all these for 15,000miles/26,000kms since new.........but my car is running well now that ived replaced almost every part.
Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth, FL
2006 C280
'05 C240 Wagon. 11,500 miles. 24MPG Avg. Bought it CPO with all the service records.
Sunroof problem before I bought it - fixed under warranty.
Alignment problem - pulled to the right - fixed under warranty.
Currently has a vibration coming from the rear of the car. Balance, rotation, and a new set of tires (all under warranty) but problem not fixed. It's currently at the dealer but I can't really complain - they've got me in a E320 CDI loaner - 28MPG avg and a sh*tload of torque. I suppose it could be worse.
BTW, for all those with alignment problems, make the dealer work on it until you are satisfied. A good alignment tech can get it right.
Sunroof problem before I bought it - fixed under warranty.
Alignment problem - pulled to the right - fixed under warranty.
Currently has a vibration coming from the rear of the car. Balance, rotation, and a new set of tires (all under warranty) but problem not fixed. It's currently at the dealer but I can't really complain - they've got me in a E320 CDI loaner - 28MPG avg and a sh*tload of torque. I suppose it could be worse.
BTW, for all those with alignment problems, make the dealer work on it until you are satisfied. A good alignment tech can get it right.
Last edited by barrykaye; May 27, 2006 at 10:04 PM.
Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: Mililani, Hawaii
2006 Acura RL - Aspec rims/spoiler, JDM grille
Originally Posted by bnzct
What switch, the headlight switch?
My headlight switch doesn't light up. Is it supposed to?
My headlight switch doesn't light up. Is it supposed to?
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 472
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
'14 A6 3.0 TFSI
My 03 C230's headlamp switch panels lights up completeing (including surrounding icons). I noticed only the bar/dash on the slector knob light up on the 05 C230's. Not sure if it's changable or not.
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,255
Likes: 22
From: Seattle
w203 m112
Originally Posted by MB2006
2006 c230ss, 7sp. 8809miles ( already , all me)
no problems , but it shows message about air bag , then my wife puts her *** in the passanger seat ?
one tire buble
i did it.
love the car.
no problems , but it shows message about air bag , then my wife puts her *** in the passanger seat ?
one tire buble
i did it. love the car.
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Boca Raton, FL
05 C55, 01 C240, 00 Discovery
my 2001 c240 88,000 miles bought it with starmark warranty at 8000 miles and no problems at all incredible
and my c55 2005 4000 miles i hit the wall in my garage and the srs light is on lol
and my c55 2005 4000 miles i hit the wall in my garage and the srs light is on lol
