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.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 38
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Washer fluid system leaks
- Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
What 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While at a complete stop vehicle will shut off trying to accelerate. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
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.
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
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230, fewer than a typical C230 model year.
What is the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 year score?
The 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz C230: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 have?
No recalls on record.
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