Mercedes Benz C230 years to avoid
More than twice the C230's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes Benz C230 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz C230 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz C230 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine161
- Airbags144
- Transmission117
- Fuel system98
- Electrical80
- Visibility35
- Acceleration30
- Suspension27
- Brakes27
- Steering20
- Lights19
- Body18
Mercedes Benz C230 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 23 | 212 | Fuel system | 71,105 | 5 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 44 | 116 | Engine | 71,058 | 5 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 50 | 85 | Airbags | 82,543 | 4 | 12 | |
| 2004 | 83 | 31 | Engine | 70,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 75 | 51 | Engine | 61,750 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 75 | 54 | Engine | 50,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 95 | 4 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 29 | Electrical | 75,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1999 | - | 29 | Fuel system | 68,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1998 | - | 39 | Suspension | 122,748 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1997 | - | 7 | Airbags | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 5
Mercedes Benz C230 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz C230
What years of the Mercedes Benz C230 should you avoid?
2006 and 2007. Each has more than twice the Mercedes Benz C230's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 212, mostly about fuel system and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz C230?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz C230?
Engine, with 161 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (144) and transmission (117).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz C230 have?
5 recalls between 1997 and 2007. The 2007 model year has the most, with 5.
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