2001 Mercedes Benz C230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C230 years
- Not enough data 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230. That ranks 11th out of 11 C230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz C230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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 2001 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front driver side brake seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.
While at a complete stop vehicle will shut off trying to accelerate. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
Consume r was traveling on the highway. And without prior warning there was smoke coming from underneath of hood. Vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
The information screen which houses basic driver information (odometer, gear range indicator, time, temperature) can not be seen in when driving on a sunny day, this washout of the information could causes the driver to concentrate on the screen and loose full control of the vehicle. Nlm
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C230 | 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 2001 Mercedes Benz C230?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.