83 of the
883 complaints filed about the Mercedes Benz C230
are about the electrical system —
9% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2007.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated while driving in a storm, the windshield cracked. The taillight and indicator lights were inoperable. There was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there was no failure with the sunroof. The vehicle was repaired. After retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start while the temperature was 20 degrees. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer by AAA. The tow truck driver jump-started the vehicle and closed the sunroof. The dealer informed the contact that the sunroof was leaking, the battery needed to be replaced, and the solenoid was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the remote was inoperable. The passenger’s side mirror light was inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
NHTSA complaint #11722297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hi my name is [XXX] my son's name is [XXX] we bought the car and had no problems tell recently my brother n his associates have been making it a part of there day to day basis to spice the wires to the ecu and the fuel tank and transmission was stolen now they put a stolen one in my car and it's messed up my ability to go over 20 or shift and my esp and abs srs lights are just going off like a Christmas tree . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11678634 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The SAM system failed and car would not start !It took months to be diagnosed by 3 different mechanics! The message said quite often that the Air bags have been deployed !The dealer could not determine the issue! There have been various recalls on the Takata air bags stating my C230 2005 Kompressor is included in the recall over the last few years and when I put in the vin it says my car is not included! My mechanic said I should take it to the dealer before someone is killed. All I want now is to have these airbags replaced! Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11578847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
There is an old recall campaign for the Camshaft Seal, # 2009100001. This car is among those affected by this problem and should be covered for issues and repairs.
NHTSA complaint #11492467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY PANORAMIC ROOF IS MALFUCTIONING AND IS SUCK SLIGHTLY OPEN WONT CLOSE OR BUDGE AND NOW I'M HAVING MULITPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES MY LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOESNT WORK MY AC WORKS SOMETIMES BUT THEN IT DOESN'T AND OTHER THINGS AS WELL. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL ON THE PANORAMIC ROOFS WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL BUT MY VIN NUMBER ISNT SHOWING UP..
NHTSA complaint #11416537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CAME TO MY CAR ONE DAY AFTER IT SAT FOR MAYBE AN HR AT MY MECHANICS HOUSE THE DOORS UNLOCKED WITH REMOTE, WENT TO SRART CAR AND IT DID NOT A MAKE UNLOCK VIBRATING SOUND AFTER THAT REALIZED IT WAS NOT WORKING, SPENT 400 DOLLARS EACH ON TWO DIFFERENT KEYS BOTH OF THOSE DID NOT WORK, TECHS HAD ISSUE OROGRAMMING KEY
NHTSA complaint #11397161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY CAR HAS A COMPUTER SYSTEM PROBLEM. IT HAS TO BE RESET TO WHERE IT WONT ERASE WHAT IS ALREADY ON THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. I CAN'T DRIVE IT BECAUSE ITS STALLING OR IT SHAKES TO MUCH WHEN U ARE STOPED AT A RED LIGHT IT GIRKS ALOT AND I CAN'T DRIVE IT CUZ IT DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF POWER TO GET SPEED WHEN USING IT ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE HAD A SECOND OPINION ON WHAT IS WRONG WITH AND ITS THE COMPUTER SYSTEM SO PLEASE HELP I NEED ASSISTANCE MY HUSBAND AND I ARE DISABLED ALSO THE SPEEDOMETERS IS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #11396734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHTS WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED HE REPLACED THE BULB HIMSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000.
NHTSA complaint #11363606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE REMOTE KEYFOB WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FLETCHER JONES MOTORCARS OF FREMONT (5760 CUSHING PARKWAY, FREMONT, CA 94538, (510) 623-1111) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL RECEPTION BETWEEN THE ANTENNAE LOCATED IN THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AND THE KEYFOB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYFOB WORKED WHEN PLACED CLOSE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
NHTSA complaint #11362258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I PURCHASED THE CAR AND ABOUT 1 WEEK LATER THE BATTERY HAD DRAINED. I PURCHASED A NEW ONE THEN ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER IT DRAINED AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. IT KEEPS DRAINING NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I REPLACE IT. I HAVE ONLY PUT ABOUT 200 MILES ON THE CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THIS. I REPLACED THE TIRES ONCE AND THE BATTERY NUMEROUS TIMES. I PAID $6,500.00 FOR A CAR I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11351726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ON THE HIGHWAY CAR SHUT DOWN SHOP SAID THE W SHAPED FUEL TANK FAILED TO SEND FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE. ALSO NUMEROUS TIME SPEED HAS ACCELERATED INDEPENDANTLY BUMPED IN PARKING LOT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED SEAT MALFUNCTIONS WHEN MOVING IT ITS STUCK AND CROOKED CANT REACH PEDALS AND LOSS OF POWER EVEN AFTER FUEL REPAIRS BEFORE AS WELL. SUNROOF MOTOR WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO AND CONSTANT FUSES BLOWING AND LIGHTS ALL THE TIME. DOOR LOCKS ALSO GET STUCK. BATTERY ALSO DRAINS ITSELF ALL THE TIME AND HAS BAD CYLINDERS. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BUT THANKS FOR THE BENZ ITS OTHERWISE GREAT WHAT A JOKE.
NHTSA complaint #11349353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
HI MY NAME IS [XXX] I OWN THE VEHICLE DESCRIBE AND PROVIDED THE VIN NR I WENT TO THE MERCEDES BENZ OF PORTLAND OR SITUATED IN 1605 S.W NAITO PKWY PORTLLAND OREGON ON THE DATE OF 3 OCTOBER 2019 BECAUSE THIS CAR HAVE A S.R.S RECALL THEY MAKE ME WAITING FROM 10;16 TO 15;41 BUT THEY DU NOT WANT TO SOLVE ALL THE RECALL FOR FREE MOTIVATED THE COMPANY THEY DO NOT ALLOW TO CHANGE EVERY SENSOR FOR FREE BECAUSE ON THE COST TOO BIG !!! THE CAR HAVE SEVERAL ISSUE SINCE THAT AND I AM ON DISABILITY I CAN CHANGE THOSE ISSUE BY MYSELF PLEASE TAKE NOTE AND HELPING ME >THANK YOU VERY MACH [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR
NHTSA complaint #11308340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PROBLEM SHIFTING GEAR. ONLY 47K MILES. STUCK IN THE FREEWAY ONLY ACCELERATION OF 30 MPH. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS CONDUCTOR PLATE $1800-2800 REPAIR. *BF VIN NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11218238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TAKATA RECALL ESL (ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK) COMPONENTS THE MOTOR FAILS TO UNLOCK THE STEERING THE FIRST TIME, BUT WORK IN FOLLOWING ATTEMPTS. SOME TIMES IT TAKES 1 TO 4 HOURS FOR ESL TO UNLOCK. THIS HAPPENS ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WEATHER OVERNIGHT OR JUST COMING OUT OF THE STORE SHOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #11217203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE SAFETY AIR BAG RECALL HOWEVER, I HAVE JUST FOUND OIL IN MY WIRING HARNESS. MY CAR IS IDLING VERY ROUGH AND STALLING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, I RECEIVED 8 CODES. I HAVE OIL IN MY CAMSHAFT WIRING HARNESS, MY PISTON 1 FUEL INJECT, SPARK PLUGS, AND FRONT OF THE ENGINE WHERE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER MAGNETS ARE COVERED IN BLACK SLUDGE OIL. ANOTHER MERCEDES OWNER TOLD ME THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HIS CAR AND WAS "PIGTAILED" THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE FOR THIS TYPE OF CAR 2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT THE RECALL NUMBER IS #200910001. I WOULD LIKE FOR THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, I NEED A GOVERNMENT LETTER TO BE APPROVED. MAY YOU PLEASE ASSIST ME WITH THIS REQUEST?
NHTSA complaint #11185733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
HELLO THERE, THIS IS MY VEHICLE INFORMATION 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230 SPORT VIN : (XXXXX) AND THIS IS THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER : 16V081 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER : 2018030001 I HAVE STARTED A RESEARCH AFTER I HAVE EXPERIENCED TOO MANY ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING & HEADLAMPS, TAILGATE LIGHTS, STOP LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND THE MALFUNCTION ON THE HORN WHICH HAS STOPPED WORKING SINCE 2/2/2019. I HAVE ALSO BEING PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICERS STATING THAT THE MALFUNCTION ON MY TAIL GATE LIGHTS AND STOP / BRAKE LIGHTS AND ALSO HEADLAMPS MUST BE REPAIRED ASAP, I DID BOUGHT NEW BULBS AND REPLACED THE OLD BULBS ON BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS AND BRAKE/ STOP & PARKING LIGHTS BUT THEY ONLY WORK WELL FOR A FEW DAYS BUT THEN THEY JUST STOP WORKING OR WORK INTERMITTENTLY .... I HAVE RECEIVED A TRAFFIC VIOLATION TICKET ON 12/28/2018 AFTER SEVERAL PULLED OVER FROM THE SAME POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AS THEY DO NOT BELIEVE THAT I INDEED HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS AFOREMENTIONED ( I HAVE ATTACHED THE RECEIPT FOR THAT VIOLATION ). THE ISSUE THAT WORRIES ME THE MOST IS THE HONK FAILURE AND THE DRIVER PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL, THOSE ARE A VERY SENSITIVE SAFETY MATTER AND I PLEASE WANT TO GET HELP TO GET THIS FIX. I HAVE ALREADY CONTACT 2 MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIPS HERE IN CALIFORNIA ( DOWNTOWN LA MOTORS & RUSNAK MERCEDES BENZ OF ARCADIA, CA ).... AT THIS TIME I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY REPLY TO MY CALLS AND EMAILS, AND I AM REALLY WORRY ABOUT IT BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE AND DRIVE TO COMMUTE TO WORK AND TO PLEASURE ON WEEKENDS WHEN I TAKE WITH ME MY 10 YEARS OLD SON, AND THAT IS THE PART THAT WORRIES ME THE MOST, I DO NOT WANT TO RISK MY SON IN AN EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH WITH THE AIRBAGS FAILURE, THAT CAN CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO EXPLODE WITH SHATTER DEBRIS THAT CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE MY SON AND MYSELF AND EVEN CAUSE DEATH... PLEASE HELP ME TO GET THIS REPAIRS DONE. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(
NHTSA complaint #11185587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.