1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C230
0 recalls — 35 complaints — 22 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
5 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 22, 2020
Incident date: Nov 21, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON 11/21/2020 AT ABOUT 930AM ON NORTHBOUND I-75 DOING ABOUT 70MPH AS THE REST OF TRAFFIC IN GEORGIA WHEN MY SUNROOF (NOT OPENED) SUDDENLY DETACHED AND BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. I INITIALLY HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND WASN'T AT FIRST WHAT HAPPENED. I LOOKED UP AND SUNROOF PANEL WITH THE GLASS ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2014
Incident date: Jan 28, 2014
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON 75 NORTH WHERE SPEED IS 65MPH AT LUNCH HOUR AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE FROM 65 MILES AN HOUR TO ZERO IN SECONDS THE CAR STOPPED, I SAW MY LIFE BEFORE MY EYES IN MY REARVIEW MIRA AS CARS AND SEMI TRUCKS WERE SWERVING FROM PLOWING INTO ME AT 65 MPH TO... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION
Aug 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 14, 2013
THE RIGHT SUSPENSION APRON RUSTED, SNAPPED UPWARD, AND THE SPRING FELL OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. IT IS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IS ALMOST ON THE GROUND. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER, AND ASKED THEM TO INVESTIGATE WHY THIS HAPPENED. THEY SAID THAT THERE IS DANGER OF THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 21, 2011
Incident date: Oct 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C230. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED CHEST AND BRUISING, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE VEHICLE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2011
Incident date: Oct 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELT BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 28, 2010
Incident date: Oct 27, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT HEARD A BANGING NOISE WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. UPON EXAMINATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RESTING ON THE FRONT TIRE. SHE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING MO... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 22, 2007
Incident date: Dec 28, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 MERCEDES C230 AT 35MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A NUMBER OF TIMES IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT AND AN INSURANCE REPORT. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR IN T... Read more
Crash
Fire
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 3, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT AN IDLE, THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE WAS A HESITATION. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE INNER COOLING SYS... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nov 24, 2004
Incident date: Nov 24, 2004
VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STAND STILL. CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHICH FORCED HER INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER WAS INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 27, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2004
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO CONSUMER SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND APPEARED TO BE SATISFIED. THE NEXT DAY VEHICLE HAD NO ELECTRICAL POWER. ALSO, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WAS IN A FLOOD, BUT WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS BY THE DEALER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 14, 2003
NAR 04/28/2003 MR NON COMFORMITY AND MAJOR DEFECTS WITH PREOWNED CAR PURCHASED. DEFECTS INCLUDE, AIR CONDTIONER UNIT, BRAKES, AND FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSING LIGHT BULBS TO BE REPLACED. *CB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 14, 2003
NAR 04/28/2003 MR NON COMFORMITY AND MAJOR DEFECTS WITH PREOWNED CAR PURCHASED. DEFECTS INCLUDE, AIR CONDTIONER UNIT, BRAKES, AND FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSING LIGHT BULBS TO BE REPLACED. *CB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 14, 2003
NAR 04/28/2003 MR NON COMFORMITY AND MAJOR DEFECTS WITH PREOWNED CAR PURCHASED. DEFECTS INCLUDE, AIR CONDTIONER UNIT, BRAKES, AND FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSING LIGHT BULBS TO BE REPLACED. *CB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Dec 24, 2003
Incident date: Jul 28, 2002
FUEL GAUGE FAILURE:READS MORE THAN THERE IS AT TIMES; HAS RESULTED IN RUNNING OUT OF FUEL;ERRATIC READING EVEN AFTER FILLING TANK WITH FUEL;WILL SHOW FULL AND A FEW MINUTES LATER SHOWS EMPTY. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT BULBS BURING OUT AT 1 TO 2 MONTH INTERVALS. SOMETIMES DASH INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS BURNED... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Dec 24, 2003
Incident date: Jul 28, 2002
FUEL GAUGE FAILURE:READS MORE THAN THERE IS AT TIMES; HAS RESULTED IN RUNNING OUT OF FUEL;ERRATIC READING EVEN AFTER FILLING TANK WITH FUEL;WILL SHOW FULL AND A FEW MINUTES LATER SHOWS EMPTY. ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT BULBS BURING OUT AT 1 TO 2 MONTH INTERVALS. SOMETIMES DASH INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS BURNED... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 14, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND WOULD COST $1000. *AK *SCC *JB *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 19, 2002
Incident date: May 14, 2002
ABS BRAKES LIGHT STAYS ON. CONSUMER HAS TO TURN CAR OFF BEFORE LIGHT GOES OFF. THEN, ONCE APPLYING BRAKES LIGHTS COME ON AGAIN.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 17, 1999
CONUSMER STATES THAT ALL POWER WINDOWS WILL MALFUNCTION,WINDOWS WILL NOT GO DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER REPLACE PART, PROBLEM STILL ACCURING. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 31, 2001
FUEL GAUAGE DOES NOT REGISTER CORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
WHEN TRAVLING A T ANY SPEED WILL NOT COME TO A STOP WHEN THERE IS RAIN OR SNOW. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2001
Incident date: Nov 22, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Aug 31, 1999
THE FUEL GAUGES DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL, WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO RUN OUT OF FUEL, SENDING UNIT(S) WERE REPLACED, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM SIX MONTHS LATER, FEB OF 2000 FUEL LEVEL SENSORS REPLACED, PROBLEM RESURFACED DECEMBER 2000, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOUND FAULTY. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Aug 31, 1999
THE FUEL GAUGES DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL, WHICH CAUSED DRIVER TO RUN OUT OF FUEL, SENDING UNIT(S) WERE REPLACED, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM SIX MONTHS LATER, FEB OF 2000 FUEL LEVEL SENSORS REPLACED, PROBLEM RESURFACED DECEMBER 2000, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOUND FAULTY. ... Read more
TIRES
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Dec 14, 1999
MICHELIN MXV4 PLUS (P205/60R15) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM, MICHELIN REPLACED THE TIRE AT AT DISCOUNT BUT WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE DAMAGED RIM. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
Mar 1, 2000
MERCEDES BRAND INFANT RESTRAINT SEAT DOES NOT FIT IN REAR OF CAR, TODDLER SEATS DON'T PROVIDE SAFTEY STRAPS TO RESTRAIN CHILD OR TEATHER TO SECURE SEAT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Oct 13, 1999
Incident date: Sep 7, 1999
HAD STARTED VEHICLE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS. THE ENGINE WAS IDLING FAST. PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR & HAD FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE TOOK OFF. FINALLY IDLING WAS SLOWED & VEHICLE OPERATED WELL. CONTACTED DEALER & HAD VEHICLE PICKED UP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC LATER THAT OTHER VEHICLES DO SAME F... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
GAS TANK LEVEL INDICATOR FAILED. *YC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Mar 25, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Mar 25, 1998
INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *YC
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Aug 3, 1999
Incident date: Jun 18, 1999
GAS GAUGE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. HAS BEEN TO DEALER & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS KNOWN. PROBLEM WITH GAS GAUGE CANNOT BE FIXED. MANUFACTURER WORKING ON CORRECTIVE SOLUTION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 2, 1999
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT READ ACCURATELY. IT READS MORE THAN WHAT REALLY IS IN THE TANK. AT ONE POINT, THIS HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
BRAKE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. *YC
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
REAR WINDOW BROKE. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
May 4, 1999
Incident date: Apr 14, 1999
BRAKES DO NOT WORK FOR IST 30 SECONDS WHEN YOU START THE CAR AND TAKE IT OUT OF GARAGE
SUSPENSION
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHENEVER WEIGHT EXCEEDED 180 LBS. OR MORE IN FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TO THE RIGHT. WHILE WHENEVER WEIGHT EXCEEDED 200 LBS. OR MORE, THE VEHICLE REAR END WOULD APPEAR TO BE DRAGGING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C230
22 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI32.25-P-061137
Mar 24, 2015
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI82.85-P-055695
Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
PB-91-60-53A
Feb 27, 2009
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-91-60-53A
Feb 27, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-82-10-376F
Feb 6, 2009
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES VEHICLES: THE XENON OR BI-XENON HEADLAMP NOT FUNCTIONING. A FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN WIS DOCUMENT GF8S.10-P-20010 (203), GF82.10-P-0003Q (209); GF82.10-P-3002R (230). MODEL YEARS UKNOWN. *PE
PB-42-30-103
Jan 13, 2009
046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) RETURN FLOW PUMP RUNNING WITHOUT CONTROL WITH CORRESPONDING FAULT CODE C1401, CLEAN AND INSULATED THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RETURN FLOW PUMP RELAY. MODELS 202 AND 208. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-42-30-103
Jan 13, 2009
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) RETURN FLOW PUMP RUNNING WITHOUT CONTROL WITH CORRESPONDING FAULT CODE C1401, CLEAN AND INSULATED THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RETURN FLOW PUMP RELAY. MODELS 202 AND 208. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
033008
Apr 24, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ
22992
May 11, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH HESITATION AFTER A COLD START AND ROUGH SHIFT 1-2 AND 2-3 DURING WARM UP. *TT
MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C230 across all model years (2002–2007).
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Total Recalls
883
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
54
Reported Crashes
26
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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