2002 Mercedes Benz 230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 230 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230. That ranks 4th out of 5 230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 61,002 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 61,002 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 71,004 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | 71,004 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 25% | 71,004 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 71,004 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz 230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Driver and passenger power seat modules drain battery. *tr
Prior to following incident, the vehicle, a 2002 mercedes benz c230 kompressor has experienced multiple electrical failures resulting in the complete failure of the engine, power steering, srs system, car locks, and braking systems. The aforementioned failures in braking, power steering which…
My 2002 mercedes 230 slk failed to start, stranded my wife, because of a failure in the ignition lock and steering interlock. This is the second failure in 50,000 miles. *tr updated 09/11/07 *tr
The c230 mercedes benz 2002 started lurching when coming to a stop. Upon bringing the vehicle to the dealer they did a glycol test on the automatic transmission fluid to find glycol in the transmission. The cause was due to a leak in the radiator to the transmission oil cooler. Repairs currently…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.