2001 Mercedes Benz 230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 230 years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230. That ranks 5th out of 5 230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 125,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 67% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz 230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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 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…
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…
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. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz 230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.