Mercedes Benz C230 1999
Model C230 made in 1999 by Mercedes Benz got 42 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 1999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 033008 | 04/24/2008 | SB-03-30-08E | 10022893 | Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj | 10/03/2007 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 22992 | 05/11/1999 | 606293 | Conditions with hesitation after a cold start and rough shift 1-2 and 2-3 during warm up. *tt | 08/16/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| PB-82-10-376F | 02/06/2009 | 10028585 | Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| PB-42-30-103 | 01/13/2009 | 10028624 | Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return flow pump relay. models 202 and 208. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| PB-42-30-103 | 01/13/2009 | 10028624 | Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return flow pump relay. models 202 and 208. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/18/2011 | 68000 | ||
| 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 vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000. kmj | |||
| 10/18/2011 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz c230. while driving at approximately 25 mph the contact stated a vehicle crashed into her vehicle hear on causing damage to the front drivers side. the air bags did not deploy. the contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. the contact sustained a fractured chest and bruises to her body. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. the vehicle was destroyed and not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000. ds | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 67000 | ||
| 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 sustained injuries over her entire body and was taken to the hospital. the police were notified and a report was filed. the insurance company was contacted and the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop but the air bags was never checked for the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 67000 | ||
| 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 sustained injuries over her entire body and was taken to the hospital. the police were notified and a report was filed. the insurance company was contacted and the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop but the air bags was never checked for the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000. kmj | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 52000 | 1 | 07/13/1999 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that while driving the 1999 mercedes c230 at 35mph the front right tire slipped and the vehicle rolled over a number of times in a residential area. the driver's side airbag didn't deploy. there was a police report and an insurance report. the weather was not a factor in the failure. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 11/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was at a complete stand still. consumer was rear ended, which forced her into the back of a truck. however, the air bag did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled. consumer was injured. please provide any further information. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/14/2003 | 12966 | 1 | 05/11/2000 |
| Nar 04/28/2003 mr non comformity and major defects with preowned car purchased. defects include, air condtioner unit, brakes, and faulty electrical wiring causing light bulbs to be replaced. *cb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for repairs. after vehicle was returned to consumer she drove the vehicle and appeared to be satisfied. the next day vehicle had no electrical power. also, it was discovered that vehicle was in a flood, but was not informed of this by the dealer. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/25/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1998 | |
| Instrument panel control module failed. *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/31/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| The fuel gauges does not register the correct amount of fuel, which caused driver to run out of fuel, sending unit(s) were replaced, consumer experienced the same problem six months later, feb of 2000 fuel level sensors replaced, problem resurfaced december 2000, instrument cluster found faulty. *cj | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/03/2006 | 128000 | 1 | 09/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while at an idle, there was vibration in the vehicle. also, while applying the accelerator pedal, there was a hesitation. the dealership replaced the oxygen sensor, but the problem returned. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership, who determined the inner cooling system was leaking oil onto the mass air flow sensor. the inner cooler system, valve, mass air flow sensor, and oxygen sensor were replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/22/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/14/2003 | 12966 | 1 | 05/11/2000 |
| Nar 04/28/2003 mr non comformity and major defects with preowned car purchased. defects include, air condtioner unit, brakes, and faulty electrical wiring causing light bulbs to be replaced. *cb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 07/28/2002 | 38200 | 13 | 06/19/2002 |
| Fuel gauge failure:reads more than there is at times; has resulted in running out of fuel;erratic reading even after filling tank with fuel;will show full and a few minutes later shows empty. also, brake light bulbs buring out at 1 to 2 month intervals. sometimes dash indicator light shows burned out bulb when all are working, other times light has burned out and indicator light is not on.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake light bulb burned out. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Fuel gauage does not register correct levels of fuel, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Fuel guage does not read accurately. it reads more than what really is in the tank. at one point, this has caused the vehicle to run out of gas. dealer has been contacted and repaired the vehicle four times. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/18/1999 | |||
| Gas gauge does not function properly. has been to dealer & informed consumer that the problem was known. problem with gas gauge cannot be fixed. manufacturer working on corrective solution. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 07/28/2002 | 38200 | 13 | 06/19/2002 |
| Fuel gauge failure:reads more than there is at times; has resulted in running out of fuel;erratic reading even after filling tank with fuel;will show full and a few minutes later shows empty. also, brake light bulbs buring out at 1 to 2 month intervals. sometimes dash indicator light shows burned out bulb when all are working, other times light has burned out and indicator light is not on.*ak | |||
| 08/31/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| The fuel gauges does not register the correct amount of fuel, which caused driver to run out of fuel, sending unit(s) were replaced, consumer experienced the same problem six months later, feb of 2000 fuel level sensors replaced, problem resurfaced december 2000, instrument cluster found faulty. *cj | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Gas tank level indicator failed. *yc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/25/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1998 | |
| Transmission failed. *yc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Mercedes brand infant restraint seat does not fit in rear of car, toddler seats don't provide saftey straps to restrain child or teather to secure seat. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/14/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brakes do not work for ist 30 seconds when you start the car and take it out of garage | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/14/2003 | 12966 | 1 | 05/11/2000 |
| Nar 04/28/2003 mr non comformity and major defects with preowned car purchased. defects include, air condtioner unit, brakes, and faulty electrical wiring causing light bulbs to be replaced. *cb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/14/2002 | 0 | ||
| Abs brakes light stays on. consumer has to turn car off before light goes off. then, once applying brakes lights come on again.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| When travling a t any speed will not come to a stop when there is rain or snow. contacted dealer, and the dealer can not find anything wrong. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/10/1998 | |||
| Suspension system is faulty. whenever weight exceeded 180 lbs. or more in front passenger's side, the vehicle would shift to the right. while whenever weight exceeded 200 lbs. or more, the vehicle rear end would appear to be dragging. dealer notified and refused to acknowledge the problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 mercedes c230. while driving approximately 50 mph she heard a banging noise so the vehicle was pulled over. upon examination she noticed the front passenger side of the vehicle was setting on the front tire. upon further examination she noticed the front passenger side coil spring mount fractured from the vehicle due to severe rusting. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where she was informed the under carriage was severely rusted and it would be unsafe if repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. sm. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/14/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Michelin mxv4 plus (p205/60r15) experienced blowout, causing damage to the rim, michelin replaced the tire at at discount but would not pay for the damaged rim. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 09/07/1999 | |||
| Had started vehicle after being parked for a few hours. the engine was idling fast. put vehicle into gear & had foot on brakes, vehicle took off. finally idling was slowed & vehicle operated well. contacted dealer & had vehicle picked up. was informed by mechanic later that other vehicles do same fast idling. was placed on diagnostic machine. now waiting for new computer component system. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Rear window broke. *yc | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/17/1999 | |||
| Conusmer states that all power windows will malfunction,windows will not go down. contacted dealer replace part, problem still accuring. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 08/14/2003 | 44000 | 1 | 01/30/1999 |
| The windshield wipers had become inoperative, obstructing the driver's view. the dealer stated that the wiper motor needed to be replaced, and would cost $1000. *ak *scc *jb *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | ORANGE PARK | 32073 | ASH TISDELLE, INC | 904-269-2603 |
| GA | ROSWELL | 30076 | NALLEY LEXUS ODF ROSWELL | |
| PA | PHILADELPHIA | Z AND A | ||
| VA | ARLINGTON | AMERICA SERVICE CENTER | UNKNOWN | |
| VA | VIENNA | 22182 | HBL, INC. |