1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 25%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220, 25% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The wiring insulation prematurely disintegrated under normal use causing the wires it is designed to protect and insulate, to short causing many problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10510009, filed 2013-04, 150,000 miles“Cruise control started working intermittently at first. Currently, it has stopped working. There was a previous recall 94v091000 for the same year/make and model, however, the consumer was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10115892, filed 2005-03, 180,100 miles“The contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz C220. The contact stated that the throttle was sticking when released and does not close entirely. As a result, the vehicle lunged forward. He was unable to properly control his speed. The dealer stated that the throttle was not being properly lubricated. Speed was not a factor. Nhtsa campaign id number 94v091000 (vehicle speed control) was referenced. The current mileage was 171,000 and failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10203668, filed 2007-09, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz C220. While decelerating from 55 MPH and under, the contact experienced unwanted activation of the cruise control. This increased the risk of a serious injury and crash. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 94v091000 (vehicle speed control). The contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,200. Updated 09/10/08 updated 09/10/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10235760, filed 2008-07, 113,200 miles“Consumer was accelerating to get on freeway, consumer stated that gas pedal was stuck, and car would not slowdown. Consumer's foot stayed down on brakes, when consumer was able to get off highway, consumer slammed car into park, and shut car off, consumer states that this happens when speed is low and that vehicle feels like it accelerates on its own. Slc”
NHTSA complaint #876159, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 94V091000May 13, 1994The factory installed cruise control linkage may not have been adequately lubricated, which can cause binding and the throttle will not return to the closed…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C220 1994
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220
17 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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