CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Most common 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER SEAT MODULES DRAIN BATTERY. *TR
PRIOR TO FOLLOWING INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE, A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES RESULTING IN THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING, SRS SYSTEM, CAR LOCKS, AND BRAKING SYSTEMS. THE AFOREMENTIONED FAILURES IN BRAKING, POWER STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HAVE OCCURRED 6 TIMES WITHIN A 2 MONTH PERIOD (AUGUST 15TH 2009- SEPTEMBER 5TH 2009). THE MOST RECENT EVENT IS LISTED BELOW. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION ON SEPTEMBER 5TH 2009 AT 10:30 AM IN FIRST GEAR WITH THE FOOT BRAKE ON. AFTER THE OWNER LEFT THE PARKED VEHICLE, IT BEGAN ROLLING FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A NEARBY CONCRETE WALL
MY 2002 MERCEDES 230 SLK FAILED TO START, STRANDED MY WIFE, BECAUSE OF A FAILURE IN THE IGNITION LOCK AND STEERING INTERLOCK. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE IN 50,000 MILES. *TR UPDATED 09/11/07 *TR
THE C230 MERCEDES BENZ 2002 STARTED LURCHING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. UPON BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THEY DID A GLYCOL TEST ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO FIND GLYCOL IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO A LEAK IN THE RADIATOR TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. REPAIRS CURRENTLY INCLUDED A NEW RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION FLUSH, AND A NEW TRANSMISSION MODULE FOR ABOUT $2100, IF THAT DIDN'T WORK THEN A TORQUE CONVERTER FOR ANOTHER $2700. *AK
2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 questions
Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Power Train (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 has been fixed?
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