2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230.

Most common 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	12
Power Train	9
Air Bags	4
Visibility	3
Suspension	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Seats	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2016-05-10, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ C230 N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPRING COIL HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 290,000. UPDATED 06/30/16 *BF UPDATED 08/17/16*LJ *CN

2013-04-11, Electrical System
I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO READ MY MILEAGE FOR MANY YEARS NOW. I HAVE A 2000 C230. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE CLUSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED @ AROUND $1000.00. FOUND THIS TO BE UNACCEPTABLE SINCE THE CAR AT THE TIME WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. IT'S A SHAME MERCEDES BENZ DOESN'T RECALL THIS PROBLEM. *TR

2012-01-24, Suspension
DRIVING TO WORK AT 3:45 A.M. (EASTERN TIME) MY CAR FELT LIKE IT HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD I PULLED OVER TO EXAMIN THE VEHICLE. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING UNTIL I GOT TO WORK WHEN IT WAS MORE LIGHT OUT. I REMOVED THE WHEEL AND FOUND THE COIL SPRING TOWER HAD RIPPED ALMOST COMPLETELY OFF???? I NOTICED RUST AND NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE LESS THE SHOCK THAT GO HIT BY THE SPRING. THIS HAS TO BE A RECALL OR SOME MANUFACTURE TSB. THE CAR IS SUPER CLEAN HAS 157,000 ON THE CLOCK. I INSPECTED THE OTHER WHEELS THEY APPEAR OK IT'S THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT. *TR

2011-09-19, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES C230. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND INJURED THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 210,000.

2011-03-18, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE A CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. UPDATED 04/15/11*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER IT WOULD COST $800 TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE ODOMETER. UPDATED 10/07/11

2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 questions

Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (12), Power Train (9), Air Bags (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.