https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz C230. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:39:09 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2141789 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear subframe rusted out and failed at the driver side trailing arm mount. It is available for inspection. My pregnant wife was driving it when it failed, luckily it failed an 1/8th mile from our house on a 25mph back road. The problem with these subframes has been well documented in later models and the subject of a class action lawsuit. Nobody has inspected it. There were no symptoms pr https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2117557 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2117558 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2117559 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2099913 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine misfires while driving. OBD 2 codes P0016 and P0017 indicates bad balance shaft. Common defect in these cars. Very expensive repair needed. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2071527 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT We received a recall notice on our Mercedes stating that over time the bonding in the glass panel and sunroof frame might deteriorate over time and cause the glass to separate from the vehicle. On 02/06/25, my son brought his car into the Mercedes dealership in Lafayette, Indiana to take care of the recall. The service tech signed off on the recall and told him everything was ok. On [XXX], he wa https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2071528 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT We received a recall notice on our Mercedes stating that over time the bonding in the glass panel and sunroof frame might deteriorate over time and cause the glass to separate from the vehicle. On 02/06/25, my son brought his car into the Mercedes dealership in Lafayette, Indiana to take care of the recall. The service tech signed off on the recall and told him everything was ok. On [XXX], he wa https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2060484 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recall ID: 24V874 on Sliding Roof Bonding was issued. Mercedes-Benz of Nashville was not able to open the Roof and asked for $219.88 to determine cause of sunroof being inoperative. Recall letter stated that: "vehicle repair will be provided at no cost to you" "If dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge.. you may submit a complaint to the NHTSA.." Hence I am submitti https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2046778 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 35 MPH with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to stall while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic linked the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: LI03.30-P-050027. The https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2010268 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact heard fluttering sounds coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that on two occasions, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2007117 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started leaking oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-2006050 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes Benz C230. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The manufacturer was notified. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the matter. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1994404 Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car randomly misfires and goes into limp mode with a flashing check engine light. This has occurred on roadways and the vehicle loses all engine power. My engine code, 272920 30 183997272.920, falls into a known range of balance shaft gear problems with this motor. There was previously a settlement by the manufacturer to repair the motor but I was unaware of this settlement before purchasing t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1989229 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT My car went into limp mode. Well after I spend 2000. And 2 years trying to figure out what was going on with my car. Come to find out. Water was getting in and it messed up my whole system. I just put every part on this car is brand new. Trying to figure this out. Now for nothing. I read somewhere. That I'm not the only one with this issue. That mercedes. Needs to make it right. What do u think https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1984674 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Balance shaft and idle gear sprocket failure causing engine to misfire when idle or from warm start and cause idling during acceleration. Safety could be an issue if it causes greater internal damage or if the failure to accelerate fully may impact my ability to avoid an unsafe situation. Problem has been confirmed by a repair shop and has been admitted to be a common issue with M272 engine due to https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1977395 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 in https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1977396 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 in https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1977397 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 in https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1935905 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that the windshield wipers inadvertently stopped working. The contact jiggled the windshield wiper arm, and the windshield wipers wiped the windshield twice and then stopped operating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, who replaced the calipers, but no assistance was provided regardin https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1901508 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT My 2007 c230 has a problem with the smell of gasoline when you fill up. I have seen alot of complaints about the gas tank and its system on line. An when I talked to medcedes I was told they have had alot of issues with the mercedes in the past and that issue. They replaced alot of them at one time I dont know which model. I have seen alot of people with my style of mercedes with similiar issues. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1895680 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle began smoking on highway. No check engine or indicator of any fault codes. No previous coolant or oil leaks, or fuel leaks appeared to be visible or of issue. Vehicle had to be pulled over on side of highway as smoke began to became increasing with darker color from the engine bay, then making its way into the inner cabin Of the vehicle. Within a minute the full engine and front end of https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1894751 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Engine pulley noises https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1892167 Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission failed to shift, and the transmission appeared to be frozen in the 2nd gear. The contact stopped and turned off the vehicle and shifted into park (P); when the vehicle was restarted and shifted into drive (D), the vehicle was lunging and jerking. The contact stated that it was diffic https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1865367 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT After filling the gas tank over the three quarters(3/4) mark, there is an extreme of gas. No leaks are seen and a garage found no leaks. The odor is so bad/strong that the car can not be placed in the garage. The odor remain until the fuel level is at or below the three quarters level. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1865460 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT To whom this may,I been having problems with check engine light keep coming on,I'm paying alot of money on this car,it could be that recall hose on back order causing that check engine light to come on,please HELP!!!!!! https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1865461 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT To whom this may,I been having problems with check engine light keep coming on,I'm paying alot of money on this car,it could be that recall hose on back order causing that check engine light to come on,please HELP!!!!!! https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1865462 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT To whom this may,I been having problems with check engine light keep coming on,I'm paying alot of money on this car,it could be that recall hose on back order causing that check engine light to come on,please HELP!!!!!! https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1863521 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact h https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1858604 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT On Oct 25, 2022 while returning home from Denver International Airport the check engine light illuminated on the dash of my Mercedes Benz. The car was exhibiting increasing power loss and rough running which increased while driving north on Interstate 25 in heavy morning traffic. I was in doubt that he car would make it home. The car has been diagnosed subsequently the the Mercedes Benz m272 engin https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c230#complaint-1852150 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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.