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Mercedes-Benz C230
Report: Cracked Driveshaft Flex Discs May Cause Driveshaft Movement/Vibration
Mercedes-Benz C230 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Average Mileage: 80,000 mi (65,000 mi - 90,000 mi)
A vibration felt through the center floor of the vehicle can be caused by cracked and/or shredded driveshaft flex discs, resulting in excessive driveshaft movement. If not repaired, damage to the driveshaft center support bearing, transmission, or differential can occur.
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Report #1Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230
I had this problem with my Mercedes 2007 C230. It cost over $5,000.00 to replace.
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Report #2Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230, 65,000 mi
Rumbling noise as car excelerates!! And it's definitely not tire rumble!
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Report #3Visitor, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230, 85,000 mi
Repeatedly had it into dealer for warranty work, dealer says nothing wrong w/ car.Rumble is normal...and it gets ....19mpg...and this is normal too....and pops, groans, clunks, and other assorted noises are normal too. And I am a certified mech (old school points, plugs condensor, generators and voltage regulators) and am documenting all this and more. When I finish repairing all the items the stealer (dealer) didn't address during warrenty, CEO of Mercedes Benz will get an interesting letter about my 2005 C-230 Kompressor...
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Report #4Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230, 90,000 mi
Flex plates deteriorated causing vibration & clunking. Had them both replaced & smoothed right out. The flex plates are in use instead of the universal joints & give a reduction in noise transmission in the drive train FYI.
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Report #5Visitor, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230