2004 Mercedes Benz 230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 230 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz 230. That ranks 2nd out of 5 230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 75,278 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | 75,278 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 74,353 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 86,314 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz 230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz 230.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. REPAIR DONE TO FIX ISSUE FOUND AS STATED BY MERCEDES PARK PLACE TECH IN DALLAS TX - 'FOUND ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SENDING INCORRECT SIGNALS DUE TO OIL DAMAGE. ALSO FOUND AIR INTAKE TEMP SENSOR WITH OIL DAMAGE. NECESSARY TO REPLACE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND INTAKE TEMP…
Was driving on expressway today 2/27/1980 when my 2004 mercedes 230 went from 65 to 35mph almost was killed by a semi truck behind me!!!! Looked online today to see if anyone else had similar problems well i went to one site over 200 complaints about the same problem. Their is also a pending class…
Tl*- contact stated that while driving her 2004 mercedes benz c230 there were exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment of from an unknown area. The fumes caused the contact to have a headache. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for service at 25,000 miles ,and she wanted the dealer…
Dt; the contact stated transmission was defective. On three occasions the car revved without gearing down before coming to a complete stop. On the second occurrence the car would not go into reverse. On all occasions, the check engine light came on. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, where…
Dt: contact states there is a chemical smell coming from the vents. The service dealer replaced the heater box twice after a week the odor returned. The fourth time this happened the service dealer finally stated it was corrosion in the air conditioning system. The padding underneath the air…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz 230?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz 230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.