2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230
4 recalls — 120 complaints — 56 TSBs
24V874000 Nov 19, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more
22V954000 Dec 23, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more
19V918000 Dec 20, 2019
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/... Read more
Consequence
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
16V081000 Feb 11, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more
Complaint Statistics
120 total complaints
16 crashes 7 fires 15 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 45 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 22, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable a... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 22, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d... Read more
SEATS
Mar 22, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
The SAM system failed and car would not start !It took months to be diagnosed by 3 different mechanics! The message said quite often that the Air bags have been deployed !The dealer could not determine the issue! There have been various recalls on the Takata air bags stating my C230 2005 Kompressor ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 18, 2023
Incident date: May 16, 2023
While I was driving my BMW X1 1 to 3 weeks ago, frontal collision warning malfunction, pedestrian alert and request service flashed. It was a distraction and not safe. When My husband brought it to the dealership, they were not certain how to fix it. They took a video while doing diagnostic. The rig... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 22, 2022
Incident date: Jun 22, 2022
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK AND THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW IT SLOWED DOWN ONLY GOING 40MPH. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND NOW IT WANT GO IN REVERSE. THE ELECTRICAL HAS WENT OUT FOR MOVING THE HEADREST UP AND DOWN, MOVING THE SEAT FORWARD N BACKWARDS. THE BATTERY KEEP DRAINING, THIS IS THE 3RD N... Read more
SEATS
Jun 22, 2022
Incident date: Jun 22, 2022
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK AND THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW IT SLOWED DOWN ONLY GOING 40MPH. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND NOW IT WANT GO IN REVERSE. THE ELECTRICAL HAS WENT OUT FOR MOVING THE HEADREST UP AND DOWN, MOVING THE SEAT FORWARD N BACKWARDS. THE BATTERY KEEP DRAINING, THIS IS THE 3RD N... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 22, 2022
Incident date: Jun 22, 2022
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK AND THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW IT SLOWED DOWN ONLY GOING 40MPH. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND NOW IT WANT GO IN REVERSE. THE ELECTRICAL HAS WENT OUT FOR MOVING THE HEADREST UP AND DOWN, MOVING THE SEAT FORWARD N BACKWARDS. THE BATTERY KEEP DRAINING, THIS IS THE 3RD N... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 4, 2021
Incident date: Feb 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE CONTACT'S FOREHEAD STRUCK THE ST... Read more
Crash
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 6, 2020
Incident date: Jan 10, 2015
LA TELA DEL TECHO SE DESPEG DE REPENTE Y PUEDE CAER ENCIMA DEL CONDUCTOR Y PASAJEROS .HE PREGUNTADO A OTRAS PERSONAS QUE TIENEN EL MISMO MODELO Y ME DICEN QUE TAMBIN LES A PASADO LO MISMO O SEA DEBE SER DEFECTO DE FABRICA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 29, 2016
I PURCHASED THE CAR AND ABOUT 1 WEEK LATER THE BATTERY HAD DRAINED. I PURCHASED A NEW ONE THEN ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER IT DRAINED AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. IT KEEPS DRAINING NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I REPLACE IT. I HAVE ONLY PUT ABOUT 200 MILES ON THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THIS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 15, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2019
ON THE HIGHWAY CAR SHUT DOWN SHOP SAID THE W SHAPED FUEL TANK FAILED TO SEND FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE. ALSO NUMEROUS TIME SPEED HAS ACCELERATED INDEPENDANTLY BUMPED IN PARKING LOT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED SEAT MALFUNCTIONS WHEN MOVING IT ITS STUCK AND CROOKED CANT REACH PEDALS AND LOSS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 15, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2019
ON THE HIGHWAY CAR SHUT DOWN SHOP SAID THE W SHAPED FUEL TANK FAILED TO SEND FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE. ALSO NUMEROUS TIME SPEED HAS ACCELERATED INDEPENDANTLY BUMPED IN PARKING LOT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED SEAT MALFUNCTIONS WHEN MOVING IT ITS STUCK AND CROOKED CANT REACH PEDALS AND LOSS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2019
ON THE HIGHWAY CAR SHUT DOWN SHOP SAID THE W SHAPED FUEL TANK FAILED TO SEND FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE. ALSO NUMEROUS TIME SPEED HAS ACCELERATED INDEPENDANTLY BUMPED IN PARKING LOT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED SEAT MALFUNCTIONS WHEN MOVING IT ITS STUCK AND CROOKED CANT REACH PEDALS AND LOSS... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 18, 2020
Incident date: May 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNROOF TRACK DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE SUNROOF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) WHICH INFORMED THAT PARTS WER... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 10, 2020
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
HI MY NAME IS [XXX] I OWN THE VEHICLE DESCRIBE AND PROVIDED THE VIN NR I WENT TO THE MERCEDES BENZ OF PORTLAND OR SITUATED IN 1605 S.W NAITO PKWY PORTLLAND OREGON ON THE DATE OF 3 OCTOBER 2019 BECAUSE THIS CAR HAVE A S.R.S RECALL THEY MAKE ME WAITING FROM 10;16 TO 15;41 BUT THEY DU NOT WANT TO SOLVE... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 10, 2020
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
HI MY NAME IS [XXX] I OWN THE VEHICLE DESCRIBE AND PROVIDED THE VIN NR I WENT TO THE MERCEDES BENZ OF PORTLAND OR SITUATED IN 1605 S.W NAITO PKWY PORTLLAND OREGON ON THE DATE OF 3 OCTOBER 2019 BECAUSE THIS CAR HAVE A S.R.S RECALL THEY MAKE ME WAITING FROM 10;16 TO 15;41 BUT THEY DU NOT WANT TO SOLVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2020
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
HI MY NAME IS [XXX] I OWN THE VEHICLE DESCRIBE AND PROVIDED THE VIN NR I WENT TO THE MERCEDES BENZ OF PORTLAND OR SITUATED IN 1605 S.W NAITO PKWY PORTLLAND OREGON ON THE DATE OF 3 OCTOBER 2019 BECAUSE THIS CAR HAVE A S.R.S RECALL THEY MAKE ME WAITING FROM 10;16 TO 15;41 BUT THEY DU NOT WANT TO SOLVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2019
Incident date: Feb 20, 2019
I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE SAFETY AIR BAG RECALL HOWEVER, I HAVE JUST FOUND OIL IN MY WIRING HARNESS. MY CAR IS IDLING VERY ROUGH AND STALLING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, I RECEIVED 8 CODES. I HAVE OIL IN MY CAMSHAFT WIRING HARNESS, MY PISTON 1 FUEL INJECT, SPARK PLUGS, AND FRONT OF THE ENGIN... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 11, 2019
Incident date: Feb 20, 2019
I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE SAFETY AIR BAG RECALL HOWEVER, I HAVE JUST FOUND OIL IN MY WIRING HARNESS. MY CAR IS IDLING VERY ROUGH AND STALLING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, I RECEIVED 8 CODES. I HAVE OIL IN MY CAMSHAFT WIRING HARNESS, MY PISTON 1 FUEL INJECT, SPARK PLUGS, AND FRONT OF THE ENGIN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 11, 2019
Incident date: Feb 20, 2019
I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE SAFETY AIR BAG RECALL HOWEVER, I HAVE JUST FOUND OIL IN MY WIRING HARNESS. MY CAR IS IDLING VERY ROUGH AND STALLING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, I RECEIVED 8 CODES. I HAVE OIL IN MY CAMSHAFT WIRING HARNESS, MY PISTON 1 FUEL INJECT, SPARK PLUGS, AND FRONT OF THE ENGIN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 27, 2018
Incident date: Nov 15, 2018
I WAS INVOLVED IN A 1 VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE THE DRIVER, LEFT CURTAIN AND LEFT SIDE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. UPON CLOSE EXAMINATION OF THE FAILING DRIVER'S AIRBAG, I FOUND OBVIOUS SIGNS OF PERFORATIONS AND BURN-THROUGH. I WAS INJURED ON MY CHIN, FACE AND FOREHEAD. THIS AIRBAG WAS JUST RECENTLY REPL... Read more
Crash
3 injured
ENGINE
Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 3, 2018
AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO MY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE TIMING CHAIN CAM SPROCKET TEETH WERE WORN OUT CAUSING THE TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP AND DESTROY THE ENGINE. RESEARCH SHOWED THIS IS COMMO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 31, 2018
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS RANDOMLY FLASHING, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. IN ADDITION, REGARDLESS IF A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR KEPT FLASHING ON AND OF... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 27, 2018
Incident date: Mar 4, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MARCH OF 2018. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS, 9250 BEVERLY ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 25, 2018
Incident date: Apr 24, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. I CALLED MERCEDES BENZ OF USA ON APRIL 24, 2018 TO REQUEST INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFIED ABOVE WOULD BE SCHEDULED TO HAVE ITS AFFECTED AIRBAGS REPLACED. THEIR RESPONSE INDICATES THAT I AM IN FOR A VERY LONG WAIT. THEIR PRIORITY OF REPLACEMENT FOCUSES ON VEHICLES IN ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 20, 2018
Incident date: Jan 16, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 20, 2018
Incident date: Jan 16, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Feb 1, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (CARLTON MOTORCARS, 2446 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 213-8000) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS UNABLE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF PALM SPRINGS, 4095 E P... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 10, 2018
Incident date: Dec 18, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE INTERIM RE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 27, 2017
Incident date: Dec 27, 2017
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY 2017 THAT STATED "REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION". JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER DATED DECEMBER 2017 THAT STATED "VISIT WWW.MBUSA.COM/RECALLS" FOR MORE INFO, THIS PAGE IS "NOT AVAILABLE" ON THIS DATE(12/27/2017).
AIR BAGS
Dec 26, 2017
Incident date: Dec 26, 2017
TAKATA RECALL --- RECALL HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED IN OVER A YEAR .....AIRBAG MANUFACTURER FILING CHAPTER 11. I HOLD MERCEDES BENZ RESPONSIBLE
AIR BAGS
Dec 20, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230WZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 8, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - MERCEDES DOES NOT HAVE A SUITABLE REPLACEMENT PART AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL.
AIR BAGS
Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: Nov 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - NO MERCEDES DEALERS HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE MERCEDES PASSENGER CARS.
AIR BAGS
Nov 8, 2017
Incident date: Nov 8, 2017
WE HAVENT RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE NEWS .
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2016
TAKATA RECALL RECALL MAIL WAS POSTED IN FEB-2016. TILL NOW RECALL IS INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS
Nov 5, 2017
Incident date: Nov 5, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: STILL NO RESOLUTION. DRIVING AROUND WITH A CAR WITH AN AIRBAG THAT COULD KILL ME IF EJECTED. BANKRUPTCY NOTICE SAYS THAT THE BANKRUPTCY SHOULD NOT IMPACT ABILITY TO GET AIRBAG REPLACED.
AIR BAGS
Nov 3, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2016
TAKATA RECALL
AIR BAGS
Nov 3, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230WZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 25, 2017
TAKATA RECALL . RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE AND WITH TAKATA CORPORATION FILLING CHAPTER 11 IT SEEMS THIS ISSUE WILL NEVER BE REPAIRED.
AIR BAGS
Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Oct 30, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016020003 IN FEBRUARY 2016 AND IT IS NOW NEARLY NOVEMBER 2017 AND I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT A REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED MERCEDES USA AND THEY HAVE NO TIMEFRAME ON A REMEDY. THEY ASSURE ME THAT THEY HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED PROBLEM... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 24, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
OTHER REMAINING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 24, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
OTHER REMAINING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
OTHER REMAINING
AIR BAGS
Sep 28, 2017
Incident date: Feb 16, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 7, 2017
Incident date: Apr 30, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230WZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAG) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN APRIL OF 2016. THE DEALER (ALFANO MOTORCARS-MERCEDES-BENZ, CHEVROLET, S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 30, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAGS UNDER RECALL, DEALER SAYS PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE. WHEN WILL THEY BECOME AVAILABLE? THIS IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM IN A TIMELY MANNER.
AIR BAGS
May 19, 2017
Incident date: May 18, 2017
TAKATA RECALL * HAVE HAD THIS CAR 2 YEARS WITH THE KNOW DEFECT AND STILL NO REMEDY! I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THIS GETS RESOLVED.. WHAT DO I DO?
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C230
56 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 5 |
| 220000 SEATS | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 |
NCU - 24240304
Mar 12, 2024
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
NCU - 24240304
Mar 12, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
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
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
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
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI35 30-P-058566
Aug 5, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
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
P-SC-2017030011
Mar 17, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
TakataRecall
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators
RecallUpdate
Feb 11, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
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
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
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
LI91.10-P-048497
Jul 12, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
LI91.10-P-059391
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
Noise from the front seats during load change.
LI91.10-P-049799
Jul 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Possible Hall sensor faults or normalization faults can exist which can be elimin
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI91.10-P-048498
Jul 9, 2014
220000 SEATS
Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
LI91.10-P-048503
Jul 9, 2014
220000 SEATS
Grunting noise or ripping noise at seat-back lining
LI05.10-P-058758
Mar 19, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P001177 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank
LI35.30-P-058566
Feb 25, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
LI8270P055572
Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
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).
SB-59783
Dec 10, 2010
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM
SB-59783
Dec 10, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM
LI-43-10
Aug 3, 2010
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MERCEDES BENZ (DAIMLER): UNSATISFACTORY BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE AFTER A COLD START, PRIMARILY WHEN MANEUVERING. LOW VACUUM IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DUE TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE VALVE. RETROFIT ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP (M56). MODEL 20
RB-2009060005
Aug 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DURING A VI
470036
May 1, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
470036
May 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
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
SC-2007100004
Feb 1, 2009
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
MERCEDES: REPLACE TRANSFER CASE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES OPTIMIZED TRANSFER CASES WILL REDUCE VIBRATIONS WHEN CORNERING OR WHEN PARKING. MODELS 203, 211, 220. *PE
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.
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.
2007100004
Jan 1, 2009
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63 AND S430 4MATIC, S500 4MATIC. MY 2005-2006 -- REPLACE TRANSFER CASE. *NJ UPDATED 5/13/09. MODELS C280, C350, C320 AND C240. MY 2005-2007. *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
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
SB-2008120008
Dec 1, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219,230, AND 463; MODEL YEARS 2005-2007. REPLACE PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT. DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY LEAK. DEALER WILL REPLA
2008020002
Aug 1, 2008
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MERCEDES-BENZ: DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE VENT HOSE ON SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATIONS. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE VENT HOSE OVER TIME AND IN THE WORST CASE RESULT IN A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. *PE
2006110005
Aug 1, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *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
2008020002
Mar 1, 2008
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MODEL C230, MODEL YEARS 2003-2005 - REPLACE ENGINE VENT HOSES. *NJ
2008010001
Feb 20, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MERCEDES-BENZ - CHECK CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY - MODELS 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - MODEL YEARS 2004-2005. *NJ UPDATE 8/7/2008. *PE
424586
Jan 3, 2008
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ALL MODEL 171, 203 AND 209 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SALES CODE 477 - TIRE LOSS WARNING SYSTEM (INDIRECT ESP BASED) WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. [TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INACTIVE] DISPLAYED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL YEAR 2005-2007. *NJ
2006080003
Aug 1, 2006
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHECK COMMAND AND NAVIGATION SOFTWARE AND UPDATE IF NECESSARY. *KB
916076B
Jan 17, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DTC 9103 AND/OR 9123 PRESENT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL 203 AND 209. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT
2005120010
Dec 1, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT HOSE MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY, INSPECT ROUTING OF COOLANT HOSE AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. *TT
2005120009
Dec 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE ENGINE OIL LINE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE RADIATOR SHROUD, THE STEERING GEAR OR THE HIGH PRESSURE STEERING HOSE DUE TO THE LACK OF SPACERS ON THE OIL LINE. INSTALL RUBBER STAR MOUNTS ONTO ENGINE OIL LINE. *TT
2005120011
Dec 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A HARNESS MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SUCTION FAN CONTROL LINE AND THE EXPANSION RESERVOIR TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE SUCTION FAN. *TT
MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C230 across all model years (2002–2007).
23
Total Recalls
883
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
54
Reported Crashes
26
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — Year by Year
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