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2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 (Page 1 of 4)

8.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,277 miles

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2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #71

Oct 312024

C300

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have an error code: P052E.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #70

Oct 192024

C300

  • miles
my whole entire car smells like gas. I cannot drive this car around because I will pass out and it is a safety hazard. There is a recall for this exact same issue, just not for my Vin number. I would like to get this done for my car, please.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #69

Aug 142024

C300

  • miles
Keep getting a code P052E! Changed the oil and code went away for a few days then came back. Looked into getting it fixed and it seems like Mercedes has known about this issue and hasn-??t called for a recall on this piece of equipment! Very costly to fix and says it needs to be replaced every 30k to 50k miles! At around 1k to 3k to fix everytime that-??s something they should recall

- Fairmont , NC, USA

problem #68

Aug 112024

C300

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

P052E code for PCV vent valve

- Deptford, NJ, USA

problem #67

May 022024

C300

  • miles
cracked piston in cylinder #1. After doing research this is a common problem in the m274 engine from 2015-2018 which Mercedes is aware of but does nothing. mercedes need to be held responsible and a recall issued. This isn't a 2 or 3 thousand dollar repair!! this repair is 6 figures!!! Please hold them acountable!!! THX

- Laveen, AZ, USA

problem #66

Jul 202024

C300

  • miles
Check engine light on. Test results: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance CODE : P052E

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #65

Sep 292023

C300

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car check engine light came on with only 62,000 miles. Diagnosed as code P052E, the issue is the positive crankcase ventilation valve being faulty. Regular oil changes and maintenance was done. I see multiple complaints with this issue, why is this not recalled? It is very expensive to have fixed.

- Easthampton, MA, USA

problem #64

Mar 162023

C300

  • miles
My engine light keeps coming on and off on my 2017 C300 4matic coupe. I got the problem diagnosed in March 2023. Benz said I had a faulty solenoid valve and that I would need to replace the crank case ventilation assembly. That is $3000. My friend has a C300 sedan and they replaced his under the extended warranty that came out on August 2023 for the crankcase. I have the same exact issue but they said my VIN doesn-??t populate so they cannot do anything. This is the 2nd faulty crank case in my car, it was replaced by warranty in 2019. I don-??t drive that much I have 47K miles on the car. They refuse to cover the faulty part.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #63

May 012024

C300

  • miles
po52e71 the valve for crankcase ventilation has malfunction

- East Eden, NY, USA

problem #62

Apr 072024

C300

  • miles
P052e positive crankcase ventilation regularly valve

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #61

Feb 262024

C300

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Check engine light on on 2017 Mercedes C300 4 Matic. Car has 52,000 miles on it. The code P052E71 was diagnosed by Mercedes mechanic as the valve for the crankcase ventilation. The actuator was blocked. Mechanic said part (crankcase ventilation hose) is not available and this problem happens to all 2015-2017 C 300 models usually around 50,000 miles. When air conditioning or heat is run it causes an odor of burning fuel or oil in the cabin. Mercedes said part is not in stock and they have no ETA on when it will be available. Vehicle is unable to pass vehicle emissions test.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #60

Feb 012024

C300

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while at a stop light the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that an update to the powertrain software was needed, and the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact called the local dealer, and it was recommended that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #59

Feb 162024

C300

  • miles
My Mercedes benz C300 2017 have the P052E positive crankcase ventilation regulatory valve, and Mercedes Benz they start sending this letter and when I go to the dealer they said my car not qualified, but the letter says other thing, my car have the check engine light on with the code PO52E. They don-??t want to do the repair because is a $2,500 repair and they making excuses to not do it.

- San Antonio , TX, USA

problem #58

Mar 082024

C300

  • miles
P052E Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance this is a common issue with Mercedes as lots of car are affected by this and this should be covered under emission but lots of dealership are declining saying it-??s not covered under emission warranty but this code cause pollution and this part is so expensive to fix and I paid 2k to fix it last year and that same code came again. We can-??t keep paying 2k plus for something Mercedes fault design Please help us and make Mercedes Recall this Part

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #57

Dec 052023

C300

  • miles
P052e..PVC ventilation crank shaft valve sensor, too many people all reporting the same expensive item/ labor intensive work by a dealership just after the warranty expires. Help. There are thousands of us with the EXACT SAME CODE AND PROBLEM!! ORDER A RECALL INVESTIGATION!! PLEAS"!"!!!

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #56

Mar 052024

C300

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V032000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the recall repair was performed; however, upon retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and remained in the dealer possession. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #55

Feb 052024

C300

  • miles
Check engine light came on. Error code indicates a PCV crankcase ventilation valve has malfunctioned. Code is P052E. This is a notorious problem with Mercedes, BMW and other European cars. It should also be considered part of the emissions system. Contacting the MB dealers, I cannot get a clear definition whether it is covered by extended warranties or any warranty whatsoever. They are vague as to "maybe, but not sure". I feel that there should be a recall to fix the defective parts involved with this error code.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #54

Feb 152023

C300

  • miles
P502e code crankcase ventilation failure

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #53

Dec 152023

C300

  • miles
P052E PCV Regulator Valve Performance

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #52

Oct 012023

C300

  • miles
My vehicle started shaking and the check engine light came on. It's a PCV valve

- Placentia, CA, USA

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