1999 Mercedes Benz 230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 230 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 230. That is the most of any 230 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 237,557 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz 230 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 25% | 237,557 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 14,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz 230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 230.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I heard a loud bang and felt the vehicle shudder violently. I immediately pulled over and inspected the vehicle. I thought that perhaps the entire exhaust system had fallen off the car but it had not. Upon close inspection i noticed that the drivers front suspension had collapsed and the fender and…
Without any memory of hitting any bad potholes or anything else that could have compromised the suspension. While sitting in line to pick up the children at school the top support on the coil spring gave away, releasing the spring and causing the front of the car to strike the ground. Upon the…
Approximately, in 2001 i stopped into a mercedes dealer in latrobe, pa. For help replacing my right rear brake light. It was frozen in the socket and it wouldn't move. I was told that it was a design problem and that the socket holding the bulb gets so hot that the plastic adheres to the frame…
Crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer detached from engine while driving, causing loss of power steering. Very dangerous. Car has only 14600 miles. *ak
The light in the dash board that comes on when brake pads are low did not come on until pads and rotors were below specs, and i had to replace the rotors. The warning system to replace pads did not perfrom it's job because the rotors were worn to the point where they had to be replaced.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 230?
Owners most often report suspension, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 230 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 230 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.