1998 Mercedes Benz C230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C230 years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz C230. That ranks 6th out of 11 C230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (9 complaints, 23%), typically at around 133,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 23% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 15% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 13% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 122,748 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 18,562 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz C230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz C230.
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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.
On 09/06/2015 @ approx. 1:30 p.m., my wife, self, and grandchildren were traveling home from our grandsons first jfl football game for the season. After inspecting the suspension i noticed that the coil spring was fully expanded and arched outward badly. Further inspection noticed that the upper…
The washer fluid reservoir leaks and must be replaced. Mercedes-benz chose to charge $282.98 for this replacement for parts and labor. The part seems obviously defective. When the car is moving, this defect can prevent the windshield from being cleared, and cause accidents and death. Mercedes-benz…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz c230. While driving downhill at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. The contact also discovered a fuel leak and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
I was sitting stopped in traffic with the engine off, and the front drivers' side of my vehicle just spontaneously dropped as if that part of the vehicle had fallen into a sink hole. I was waiting for a draw bridge to come down after a sailboat passed, so the car was turned off. When i got out of…
I was driving down the road and noticed the front end drop and the car was not handling right. I drove the car to the repair shop and had asked them to look at the shocks. That's when i was informed that the coil spring mount was cracked and was separating from the frame, i was also informed the…
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 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 C230 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz C230?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz C230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.