C230 Front End Noise

[jgerber117]

I have a 2002 C230 and have been having front end wheel noise. I suspected the shocks (but it only has 33,000 miles). The dealer replaced the front shocks, struts and sway bar. Now the car if fine for about the first 3 miles of driving then the noise is back. Anybody hear of anything like this? This next trip to the dealer will be the 4th to try to get this fixed.

[blindside.AMG]

Front end wheel noise?

Well, is this more like a knocking noise over bumps or is more of a rotational noise with the tires? A little more info is needed.

[josiebaby]

Roll bar links? They've produced a modified one for some new models but I guess the dealer would have tried that, being it's a "known common fault"......not sure. As per last person...more info please!

[Leepy]

Did you find out what the problems (and fix) was? I have just seen a C 320 with a shocking (sorry) front-end noise - exectly as you described. The owner said they'd taken it back to the dealer and were told there was nothing wrong with it!

[josiebaby]

Yeh, anti-roll bar links/roll bar. However if it's on start up, some of the W203 C Classes have noisy cam adjusters, which makes a sort of graunching noise on start up, a bit like a starter motor sticking.

[Leo Bee]

Originally Posted by jgerber117

I have a 2002 C230 and have been having front end wheel noise. I suspected the shocks (but it only has 33,000 miles). The dealer replaced the front shocks, struts and sway bar. Now the car if fine for about the first 3 miles of driving then the noise is back. Anybody hear of anything like this? This next trip to the dealer will be the 4th to try to get this fixed.

I have the 2002 C320 and have the same issue. It is like a low knocking thudding noise that is audible when going over small bumps. It is also front left. I asked the dealer who told me to "bring it in". I wanted to check if anyone had solved the problem before handing over my checkbook to some eager mechanics who need overtime

Leo