2000 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 2000 Mercedes Benz C230. That ranks 8th out of 11 C230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 38%), typically at around 80,332 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 38% | 80,332 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 31% | 73,401 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 14% | 127,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | 161,108 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 10% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 36,200 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz C230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz c230 n/a. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was no longer operable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spring coil had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
I've been unable to read my mileage for many years now. I have a 2000 c230. Took the car to the dealer and was told the cluster had to be replaced @ around $1000.00. Found this to be unacceptable since the car at the time was only 5 years old. It's a shame mercedes benz doesn't recall this problem…
Driving to work at 3:45 a.m. (eastern time) my car felt like it hit something in the road i pulled over to examin the vehicle. I couldn't see anything until i got to work when it was more light out. I removed the wheel and found the coil spring tower had ripped almost completely off???? I noticed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes c230. The contact stated the passenger side air bag deployed without the vehicle being involved in a crash and injured the passenger in the vehicle. The contact stated the air bag light was not illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The vin…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz c230. The contact stated that the odometer failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that he would need to replace a cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure…
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 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 C230 | 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 2000 Mercedes Benz C230?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz C230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.