CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).
0Recalls
7Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230.
Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES PUT ON RIMS AND BALANCED FOR SUMMER DRIVING. 195/65 R15 91H DOT#65PCAXH61610 2 MILES AWAY FROM GARAGE TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED. INSPECTION SHOWED BUBBLE CAUSED BY MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IN GOOGLE- SUBSTANTIAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES I.E. BUBBLES, BLOW OUTS ETC. -DANGEROUS! *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, A LOUD CLANGING NOISE WAS HEARD. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAD FALLEN DOWNWARD ONTO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FACTORY WELDS OF THE STRUT FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 1/19/2007 -*NM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY OTHER DETAILS. *JB
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AND AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *NLM
FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND ARM INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 17000.00.*JB
1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 questions
Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 has been fixed?
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