Mercedes Benz C230 1997-2007
Model C230 made by Mercedes Benz got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Car model
| Name | Bulletins | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz C230 1997 | 7 | 6 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 1998 | 7 | 56 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 1999 | 8 | 42 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2000 | 7 | 57 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2001 | 9 | 2 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2002 | 11 | 70 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2003 | 17 | 76 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2004 | 12 | 54 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2005 | 27 | 133 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2006 | 33 | 177 |
| Mercedes Benz C230 2007 | 37 | 206 |
Model 9999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 66V027000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 2455 | 11/21/1966 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 11/23/1966 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possible freezing condition of the throttle valve in the 'mixture controller' on fuel injection engines.if this condition occurs, the throttle in the air intake housing will freeze and the accelerator pedal will not return to idle position, thus preventing normal engine deceleration.(modify crank case ventilation system to insure safe operation.) | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 070734 | 07/24/2003 | 10002960 | Air mass sensor replacement due to check engine light coming on and codes p2004, p0170 and p0173. *tt | 10/02/2003 | |
| 546594 | 07/03/2003 | 10002970 | Warranty parktronic sensor repairs. *tt | 10/02/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 070028D | 08/20/2003 | 070028C | 10003032 | Engine control unit software update. *tt | 10/07/2003 |
| 070028B | 03/24/2003 | 070028A | 10001395 | Engine control unit software update. *tt | 05/02/2003 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| PB401541A | 07/29/2002 | PB401541 | 634406 | Subject regarding tire pressure monitoring system. *jg | 09/30/2002 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 325012 | 12/10/2002 | 10000633 | Hydraulic oil leakage at active body control (abc) system. *tt | 03/26/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 835565 | 12/18/2002 | 10000628 | Air conditioning compressor switches on frequently. for various models including the 211. *tt | 03/26/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 980702-17983 | 07/02/1998 | 602391 | Information on procedures for vehicles with mast antennas(model slk230). *yc | 11/03/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 472053 | 09/01/2007 | 10023511 | Mercedes-benz - procedure for replacing fuel pump and fuel filter modules. models are c240, c320, c32, c230, c55, c280, c350, clk320, clk500, clk55, clk350, clk63, clk550, e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63, e55s, e350s, e63s, cls500, cls5 | 01/02/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 424624A | 12/30/2002 | 424624 | 10000626 | Pressure reduction noise when releasing brake pedal. 2003 model. *tt | 03/26/2003 |
| 424624 | 10/25/2002 | 10000336 | Pressure reduction noise when releasing the brake pedal. *tt | 02/24/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 775017 | 08/26/2002 | 635935 | Concerns where the vario roof's left or right c-pillar cover panel is cracked or is contacting the rear window's cover strip on model year 2003. *tt | 11/02/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 885031A | 12/13/2002 | 885031 | 10000631 | Trunk lid contacting tail lamp assembly. *tt | 03/26/2003 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 543 | 11/17/2000 | 616285 | Information on the release of the new r230sl. *tt | 02/16/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/11/2004 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic filled the space where the timing cover fit on with sealant. *ak *nm | |||