1974 Mercedes-Benz 230Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1974 Mercedes-Benz 230, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 18, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1974 Mercedes-Benz 230 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1974 Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1974 vs. every other 230 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 230 median. How we score

'68'74'77'78'88'99'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 230 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE SUB-FRAME BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING, AND THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND HIT A CONSUMER ON A BIKE. *AK
Complaint 829700 · Nov 18, 1998

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