2000 Mercedes Benz C Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Class years
- Not enough data 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class. That ranks 8th out of 14 C Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 95,551 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 25% | 95,551 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | 36,806 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 95,551 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% | 95,551 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 58,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission malfunction (DP05007) — opened Nov 7, 2005, closed Mar 27, 2006.
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
- Sudden engine shut down (SQ01010) — opened Sep 25, 2001, closed Feb 4, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While traveling in a straight line at a constant velocity, my car applied braking force to the front left (driver's side) wheel, rapidly and suddenly. The bas esp light then came on and remained on for the duration of the drive. *tr
Car: 2000 mercedes c230 kompressor driving at 55mph, the car's front right brake suddenly engaged causing the car to loose control for a moment. The brake then releases and the bas/esp light illuminates. This has happened 5 times in the last week. This situation is extremely dangerous!!!!!! I have…
I had just exited the freeway, and slowing down for a stop light when i heard a loud crack. The front drivers side coil spring socket that connects to the unibody had rusted and broke, dropping the suspension on top the tire. I took the car to the mercedes dealership, and they told me that the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer, were unable to be read, which increased the risk of a crash. The contact would have to pay $1,500 to replace the instrument cluster modules because his vin was excluded from…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz c280. While driving 40 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off simultaneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the sensor. The current and failure…
Other Mercedes Benz C Class years
← 1999 C Class · 2001 C Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 C Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 C Class | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 C Class | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 C Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 C Class | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 C Class | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 C Class | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 C Class | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 C Class | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 C Class | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 C Class | 49 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Mercedes Benz C Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Class model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.