KNOWN FAULTS · Mercedes-Benz
Known faults for the Mercedes-Benz Clase A (W168).
2000–2004 · Petrol / Diesel
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: A 140 / 160 / 190 (Petrol) · A 160 / 170 CDI (OM668) (Diesel)
Applies if: First-generation A-Class.
Weak points and campaigns of the A-Class W168Known weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mercedes A-Class W168 (petrol and A 160/170 CDI)
- Period mentioned
- 1997–2004
- Symptoms
- Rust, worn auxiliary belts, high brake wear, a broken front spring, sunroof and lighting faults; on campaign cars, a long brake-pedal travel in cold weather.
- Possible cause described
- Age-related wear according to the German summary. There were recalls: brake master cylinder (built September 2000 to January 2001), wiper arms that could come loose and an engine control unit software error on the last cars.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaigns by VIN; check rust, springs, brakes and belts before the roadworthiness test.
- 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
View full entryEngines for this model
- A 140 / 160 / 190Petrol
- A 160 / 170 CDI (OM668)Diesel