CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230.
Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF TRYING TO ACCELERATE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF HOOD. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
THE INFORMATION SCREEN WHICH HOUSES BASIC DRIVER INFORMATION (ODOMETER, GEAR RANGE INDICATOR, TIME, TEMPERATURE) CAN NOT BE SEEN IN WHEN DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY, THIS WASHOUT OF THE INFORMATION COULD CAUSES THE DRIVER TO CONCENTRATE ON THE SCREEN AND LOOSE FULL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.
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