I see that you are investigating failures of rear lights on mercedes c-class cars made between 2008 and 2011 possibly caused by a defective electrical contact. Earlier this year, the rear lights (break lights, tail lights, and turn signals) on my 2002 mercedes c230 failed. The dealer found a burned up electrical contact which was replaced. This could be coincidence, but it could mean that your model year range is too small.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz 230 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2001 Mercedes Benz 230 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There was a recall on a tail lamp on the mercedes slk 230. Prior to the recall my tail lamp caught fire and melted the entire tail lamp assembly. Water got in to the tail lamp and leaked to the wiring of the erp pump below the tail lamp in the trunk. Wires shorted as a result and erp pump now needs replacing. Mercedes will not replace the damage caused by the faulty tail lamp that caught fire prior to the recall. Have been informed that the corrosion now in the wiring of the erp pump could spark and ignite the fuel tank also located directly below the wiring.
While turning vehicle was struck by another vehicle. Probable speed 55 - 60 MPH, mostly impacted on front, but side as well. Neither front or side air bags deployed with owner receiviing head injuried due to seat belt not holding. Driver was thrown around inside vehicle. Please describe details.
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230, fewer than a typical 230 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230?
Lights, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230 have?
No recalls on record.
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