Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / C220 / 1995
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006074325 | Incident Date: Aug, 02 2006 |
| Consumer's City: AMBLER | Consumer's State: PA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: C220 | Model Year: 1995 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 06 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jun, 01 1994 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Complete failure of engine wiring harness due to premature deterioration of wire insulation. garaged car would start and run normally for short (ten minute) trips but would not start up to return home. stranded numerous times. check engine light trips periodically. stalling and surging common. independent specialist mechanic discovered crumbling and cracked wire insulation on wiring harness. car will no longer start at all. i have spent much time and money trying to fix what appears now to be a known defect. i am the original owner of this car and i am very upset that such a serious defect has not been satisfactorily addressed by the manufacturer. *nm |