Mercedes-Benz Clase A (W176) A 160 / 180 d (1.5, OM607): known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

A 160 / 180 d (1.5, OM607) in the Mercedes-Benz Clase A (W176)

Period mentioned

2012–2018

Symptoms

Noise at idle; Abnormal coolant consumption; Boost (turbo) noise (up to October 2015); Stop & Start not working (from September 2015 to August 2016); Will not start, battery flat (up to September 2017)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Noise at idle: Dual-mass flywheel replacement. 2) Abnormal coolant consumption: Cylinder head. 3) Boost (turbo) noise (up to October 2015): Air duct. 4) Stop & Start not working (from September 2015 to August 2016): Battery. 5) Will not start, battery flat (up to September 2017): Reprogramming.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database