KNOWN FAULTS · Mercedes-Benz
Known faults for the Mercedes-Benz Clase A (W169).
2004–2012 · Petrol / Diesel
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: A 150 / 170 / 200 (Petrol) · A 160 / 180 / 200 CDI (OM640) (Diesel)
Applies if: Only if fitted with the automatic gearbox described in the record.
Autotronic automatic gearbox (CVT 722.8) on the A-Class and B-ClassGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Autotronic continuously variable transmission (722.8): A-Class W169 and B-Class W245
- Period mentioned
- 2004–2012
- Symptoms
- Limp mode, loss of power and a “Transmission: visit workshop” warning; speed-sensor codes (0722, 0793); noises or slipping at high mileage.
- Possible cause described
- Mainly the speed sensors and the control unit inside the gearbox oil fail; metal particles from infrequent oil changes make it worse. The variator push belt can wear prematurely. Repairing the gearbox rarely pays off because of the cost.
- Check for the garage
- Read the gearbox codes; change oil and filter on schedule (or earlier); consider repairing the control unit at a specialist before replacing the whole gearbox.
- Cost cited in the source
- Approx. £500–600 to repair the control unit at a specialist; a new gearbox costs several thousand.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Gebrauchtwagenberater: Mercedes A-Class W169, typical problemsCarWiki: known problems of the Mercedes Clase AECU Testing: Mercedes A-Class W169 CVT 722.8 transmission ECU problems
View full entryEngines for this model
- A 150 / 170 / 200Petrol
- A 160 / 180 / 200 CDI (OM640)Diesel