1997 Mercedes Benz C230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C230 years
- Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz C230. That ranks 10th out of 11 C230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz C230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz C230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz C230.
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.
CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES PUT ON RIMS AND BALANCED FOR SUMMER DRIVING. 195/65 R15 91H DOT#[redacted] 2 MILES AWAY FROM GARAGE TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED. INSPECTION SHOWED BUBBLE CAUSED BY MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IN GOOGLE- SUBSTANTIAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES I.E. BUBBLES, BLOW OUTS ETC. -DANGEROUS!…
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, a loud clanging noise was heard. Upon initial inspection, it was determined the left front side of the vehicle had fallen downward onto the left front tire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the factory welds of the…
While driving the vehicle at 45 mph, without warning the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a guardrail head on. The consumer stated that both frontal air bags did not deploy upon impact. The driver sustained injuries as a result. Please provide any other details. *jb
While driving in the rain the vehicles windshield wipers stopped working and as a result the consumer had to pull off the road. *nlm
Front crash at 35 mph, neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered neck and arm injuries, damage to vehicle was $ 17000.00.*jb
Other Mercedes Benz C230 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C230 | 212 | 5 |
| 2006 C230 | 116 | 5 |
| 2005 C230 | 85 | 4 |
| 2004 C230 | 31 | 3 |
| 2003 C230 | 51 | 3 |
| 2002 C230 | 54 | 2 |
| 2001 C230 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C230 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 C230 | 29 | 0 |
| 1998 C230 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz C230?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz C230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz C230 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C230 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.