June/July build, may be there's a batch issue on the earlier models?
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Mercedes Benz C-class W205 Problems Malfunction What Is Your Experience ?
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From: Boston, MA
2023 AMG E53
Three months in, 4800kms, here is my list:
3. Two LED door handles are out. Thankfully it is the fronts together. They are not completely dark, however, so it looks like both lights in the rear of the handle are out.
Little stuff that can be corrected in one visit. I am waiting for the LEDs to arrive to bring it in. I am not disappointed at all, but accepting of the situation and was well prepared for some issues with a brand new build from a brand new factory re-tooling.
Overall, very, very impressed with this car.
3. Two LED door handles are out. Thankfully it is the fronts together. They are not completely dark, however, so it looks like both lights in the rear of the handle are out.
Little stuff that can be corrected in one visit. I am waiting for the LEDs to arrive to bring it in. I am not disappointed at all, but accepting of the situation and was well prepared for some issues with a brand new build from a brand new factory re-tooling.
Overall, very, very impressed with this car.
I will add that after five months I finally played around with the voice command; I must say it works really, really well. I'm annoyed with myself for not having used it sooner.
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From: Boston, MA
2023 AMG E53
Mine is getting picked up tomorrow to have the rear driver's side LED door handle replaced. I'm convinced the the driver's door handle is on its way out next. This is a minor issue, but I'd hate to have to send it in over and over again, as each door LED dies a slow death. I've also asked about the brake squeal, which I have informed then won't be audible by the time they drive it to the dealerships. Of course, I am hardly in a position to complain given the struggles others have had with the MB-Tex.
I will add that after five months I finally played around with the voice command; I must say it works really, really well. I'm annoyed with myself for not having used it sooner.
I will add that after five months I finally played around with the voice command; I must say it works really, really well. I'm annoyed with myself for not having used it sooner.
I am happy to report that the car was picked up and returned. Of course, despite the door handle replacement being the primary reason for the visit, that's the one thing that they didn't do. Despite a work order indicating that it was replaced, it was obviously NOT done. It's really infuriating. While it's such a minor problem, it's pretty outrageous and concerning that something so blatantly visible would not be checked out prior to delivery to the customer.
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C220 sport with prem plus
Traffic assist is faulty
Consult your workshop
So let's count
Drove out of showroom command did not work
Both front windows rattle when fully closed
Wiper linkage broke when raining hard
Crome trim out of line on doors
Bad fitting fuel cap
Gearbox cooling pipe burst
So the traffic assist is no7 I am sure I've missed something else just remembered exterior door lights out
So that's 8 faults and counting
Oh and the door window rattle that took 3 days to fix is back
Also forgot cam link recall and steering recall
I spend more time at the garage than I do at home or work
But I love the car!!
Consult your workshop
So let's count
Drove out of showroom command did not work
Both front windows rattle when fully closed
Wiper linkage broke when raining hard
Crome trim out of line on doors
Bad fitting fuel cap
Gearbox cooling pipe burst
So the traffic assist is no7 I am sure I've missed something else just remembered exterior door lights out
So that's 8 faults and counting
Oh and the door window rattle that took 3 days to fix is back
Also forgot cam link recall and steering recall
I spend more time at the garage than I do at home or work
But I love the car!!
Last edited by Andrew1959; Feb 27, 2015 at 07:16 PM. Reason: Forgot somethin
Junior Member
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From: Brisbane Australia
C250 w205
Mine is 23 May 2014 build. Twice I have the car booked in to check out the faulty touchpad and twice it has started working the day before so no use taking it in. Its working now but experience tells me it will stop at random any day now.
I have decided that the next time it stops working I will drive it straight over to Centenary Classic at Taringa and drag one of the service guys out to see it not working then they will have to replace it!
Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 88
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From: Melbourne, Australia
W205 C250 Sedan
Its easy to see if your touch pad is working or not. Just run your finger across it when its on radio and if it doesn't change the station its not working.
Mine is 23 May 2014 build. Twice I have the car booked in to check out the faulty touchpad and twice it has started working the day before so no use taking it in. Its working now but experience tells me it will stop at random any day now.
I have decided that the next time it stops working I will drive it straight over to Centenary Classic at Taringa and drag one of the service guys out to see it not working then they will have to replace it!
Mine is 23 May 2014 build. Twice I have the car booked in to check out the faulty touchpad and twice it has started working the day before so no use taking it in. Its working now but experience tells me it will stop at random any day now.
I have decided that the next time it stops working I will drive it straight over to Centenary Classic at Taringa and drag one of the service guys out to see it not working then they will have to replace it!
My car was rego'ed in August, so probably will be May build as well.
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benzw205
Hello,
I was thinking that my collision sensors didn't work so well (BIP too early or too late)
But actually they are fine.
It seems that high pressure Karcher cleaning is bad and dust stuck inside sensors.
Need to use air pressure to clean the sensors.
Cheers.
I was thinking that my collision sensors didn't work so well (BIP too early or too late)
But actually they are fine.
It seems that high pressure Karcher cleaning is bad and dust stuck inside sensors.
Need to use air pressure to clean the sensors.
Cheers.
Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 88
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From: Melbourne, Australia
W205 C250 Sedan
Quick update to the touchpad, it was fixed via a software update and recalibration, no hardware replacement needed.
Hopefully with the update it fixed some of the other issues. Anyone know list of the issues fixed in update so far?
With regard to the wind noise, I can confirm it is indeed the mirror causing it. Dealer said you can get an after market deflector, if you are really sensitive. For me it was never a big issue, more of an inquiry.
Hopefully with the update it fixed some of the other issues. Anyone know list of the issues fixed in update so far?
With regard to the wind noise, I can confirm it is indeed the mirror causing it. Dealer said you can get an after market deflector, if you are really sensitive. For me it was never a big issue, more of an inquiry.
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2023 EQS 580 SUV
Just yesterday I was stopped at a light and could hear the noise outside (other cars moving in the adjacent lanes) like one of my windows was down slightly. I rolled them all down a bit then rolled them back up and the noise was till there.
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 14
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2015 C300
Disappointed
Here is my list:
Squeeky brakes (loud!)
Led light out in door handle
Dash rattle (fixed)
Door rattle which was thought to be a blown speaker. Speaker was replaced. Rattle still there. My guess is something in door resonating with speaker vibration.
Tire recall.
Steering recall.
Sagging sunshade. Just noticed this one.
Warning sounds for no reason when making turns like something is in my blind spot.
Not impressed with navigation. Have to use my phone Nav at times to get where I'm going since it will send me a mile up the road from the actual location. Car rides a bit stiff for my liking on bumpy roads. Don't like the touchpad. The engine is noisy when standing outside the car. Almost sounds like a diesel. This is my first Mercedes and quite possibly my last. There is a lot I like about the car. Nice highway ride, quiet inside, love the interior although it is a bit small, and I think without all of these issues I would love the car. It's overpriced but the lease payment was in line so I wasn't bothered by the sticker.
4th trip to the dealer this week supposedly to fix brakes, door handle and door rattle. Supposedly the brake pad compound had to be redesigned. Door handle finally in. Was on backorder. Had more problems with this car in first 3 months than I had over 6 years and 2 Infinitis. I expected much more from Mercedes. I beginning to think it's just a lot of hype. With all of these problems I'm beginning to wonder how my long term experience will be. Lease up in 2017. If Mercedes wants me, my son in law who is also having issues with his W205 and his wife that drives an E350 to re-up in 2017 they have a lot of work to do to help us forget about this mess.
Squeeky brakes (loud!)
Led light out in door handle
Dash rattle (fixed)
Door rattle which was thought to be a blown speaker. Speaker was replaced. Rattle still there. My guess is something in door resonating with speaker vibration.
Tire recall.
Steering recall.
Sagging sunshade. Just noticed this one.
Warning sounds for no reason when making turns like something is in my blind spot.
Not impressed with navigation. Have to use my phone Nav at times to get where I'm going since it will send me a mile up the road from the actual location. Car rides a bit stiff for my liking on bumpy roads. Don't like the touchpad. The engine is noisy when standing outside the car. Almost sounds like a diesel. This is my first Mercedes and quite possibly my last. There is a lot I like about the car. Nice highway ride, quiet inside, love the interior although it is a bit small, and I think without all of these issues I would love the car. It's overpriced but the lease payment was in line so I wasn't bothered by the sticker.
4th trip to the dealer this week supposedly to fix brakes, door handle and door rattle. Supposedly the brake pad compound had to be redesigned. Door handle finally in. Was on backorder. Had more problems with this car in first 3 months than I had over 6 years and 2 Infinitis. I expected much more from Mercedes. I beginning to think it's just a lot of hype. With all of these problems I'm beginning to wonder how my long term experience will be. Lease up in 2017. If Mercedes wants me, my son in law who is also having issues with his W205 and his wife that drives an E350 to re-up in 2017 they have a lot of work to do to help us forget about this mess.
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 37
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From: Finland
2014 BMW 520d xDrive, MB W205 C200 AMG Line
Mine rattle like hell in both doors and it's making me crazy. I'm glad it will be over soon. Then it's time to concentrate in the driver's door wind noise problem
Last edited by El_Ucca; Mar 14, 2015 at 04:06 PM.
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 14
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2015 C300
Do you have ambient lights? That might be the cause. Mine will be replaced on monday. If that is the cause, the rattle will stop when you touch the led strip in the doors with your finger. I too tought it was something inside the speakers, but luckily the dealer found the real problem. It was indeed loose led trips in the doors. When the car is stationary, you can also test it by knocking on the door wood trim with you finger.
Mine rattle like hell in both doors and it's making me crazy. I'm glad it will be over soon. Then it's time to concentrate in the driver's door wind noise problem
Mine rattle like hell in both doors and it's making me crazy. I'm glad it will be over soon. Then it's time to concentrate in the driver's door wind noise problem
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2015 C300
Experiencing same exact issue. I plugged a USB into 2nd port and now everything is frozen, even the temperature control buttons not working. What did you end up doing to fix the issue?
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Joined: Jan 2015
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2015 C300
That's a new one
And the list keeps getting longer.... I'm afraid to take a chance and try to use mine. If something else goes wrong with my car I'll drive the car back to the dealer with "This car is a piece of ****" written all over it.
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From: Boston, MA
2023 AMG E53
And here's a new one...
There is an air bubble between the rear door quarter window and the glass laminate. This is a first. I'll post a picture later.
It's in for the third attempt to repair the LED. This loaner, like the last, is also with a dead LED handle.
It's in for the third attempt to repair the LED. This loaner, like the last, is also with a dead LED handle.
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From: Whitefield, NH
2015 C300 Sport: Palladium, Premium, Multimedia, Leather, BLIS
An air bubble problem in the laminate was reported a couple of months ago. The glass panel was replaced under warranty. It's a simple fix, but it makes one wonder if any quality inspections are being done before the cars leave the factory. Is there not a single person on the line who is capable of seeing badly fit fuel filler doors, misaligned rear bumper covers, sagging sunroof shades, or bubbles in the glass? Is there an actual final QC inspection team, or is it the responsibility of the assembly line workers to spot and report defects? Whatever system is being used at the Alabama plant, it doesn't seem to be working very well. Cosmetic defects should be obvious, and should be corrected before the car is allowed out of the factory. Unfortunately, too many cosmetic flaws are still being discussed in online forums. This is really inexcusable, especially for a premium brand.
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Oh lord, please grant me...
I'm awaiting delivery of W205 (living in London, England, and believe that the car is being built in East London, SA), so I'm a little bit alarmed to see the poll indicating that 60%+ of new owners have had problems/faults/recalls. It seems as though many of the issues involve MBUSA/Alabama builds (just who is doing final assembly line checks there, eh?!) Not wishing to hijack this thread, or limit its scope, but I wonder if European and U.K. owners could comment a little more on their experiences, especially with East London manufactured LHD saloons (these cars have an 'R' in the VIN). Thanks guys!
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2015 C300 Sport: Palladium, Premium, Multimedia, Leather, BLIS
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From: USA
2015 C300 RWD Sport Premium
Couple days ago I was pulling into my parking spot. I had to make a sharp left turn and it sounds like scraping underneath. Almost like the tires are rubbing up against the inner fenders.
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W205
What is the problem now? And are you sure there was nothing underneath? What is your wheel and tire size? I don't think you are the first to make a sharpe turn and never heard such a complaint. So I don't think it's a typical W205 problem.
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From: USA
2015 C300 RWD Sport Premium
There was nothing underneath. Later I'm going to check the inner fender for rub marks. I have the 19 AMG alloy wheels on high performance tires
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2015 C300
AWD tire noise
I think what your hearing may just be the tire against the pavement. I made a hard fast left pulling into traffic and it made a noise almost like a rub. In my opinion it sounded more like the AWD making the front tires scrub on the pavement.
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Any low profile tire can "stutter" while making low speed turns, but that's a function of the tire, not the drive system.
