1999 Mercedes Benz C230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C230 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz C230. That ranks 8th out of 11 C230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 14%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 4 | 14% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 14% | 43,983 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 14% | 38,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 10% | 12,966 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | 135,071 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 10% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 38,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 14,600 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 12,966 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 185,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz C230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
While driving on 11/21/2020 at about 930am on northbound i-75 doing about 70mph as the rest of traffic in georgia when my sunroof (not opened) suddenly detached and blew off the vehicle. I initially heard a loud noise and wasn't at first what happened. I looked up and sunroof panel with the glass…
I was driving to work on 75 north where speed is 65mph at lunch hour and all of the sudden the car started to decelerate from 65 miles an hour to zero in seconds the car stopped, i saw my life before my eyes in my rearview mira as cars and semi trucks were swerving from plowing into me at 65 mph to…
The right suspension apron rusted, snapped upward, and the spring fell out the bottom of the car. It is not drivable because the right front of the car is almost on the ground. I brought the car to the dealer, and asked them to investigate why this happened. They said that there is danger of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz c230. While driving approximately 25 mph, a vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a fractured chest and bruising, and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz c230. The contact was driving 10 mph and attempting a left turn when another vehicle crashed into the front of her vehicle. The contact was wearing her seat belt but the air bags did not deploy. The driver side front bumper was damaged. The contact…
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 | 29 | 0 |
| 1998 C230 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 C230 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz C230?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel system, other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz C230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.