Mercedes-Benz C230 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz C230 (2005–2007). The 2007 C230 has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
50
Recalls
5
Model years
3
Worst year
2007

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz C230 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz C230 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 — 22 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 — 19 complaints; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2006 (19 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz C230 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2007 C230222105Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 C230190005Engine
2005 C23091124Electrical System

Most common Mercedes-Benz C230 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    20 complaints
  • Electrical System
    10 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    9 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    8 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Airbags
    5 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz C230 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz C230 recalls

  • Recall 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V954000Dec 23, 2022131,653 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V196000Mar 19, 202111,356 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V918000Dec 20, 2019747,928 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: 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.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology