Mercedes-Benz C230 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 578 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz C230 (model years 2000–2007). The most reported problem area is air bags (138 complaints), followed by power train (110 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 212 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 116 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 85 | 12 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 51 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 54 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (212), 2006 (116) and 2005 (85). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz C230 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 138 | 7 of 8 | |
| Power train | 110 | 7 of 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 81 | 7 of 8 | |
| Engine | 75 | 6 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 68 | 7 of 8 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2002–2007 | 33,456 |
| 22V954000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2002–2007 | 131,653 |
| 21V196000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 11,356 |
| 19V918000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2003–2007 | 747,928 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2005–2007 | 711,159 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 33 complaints and a fire in 21 complaints; 36 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.