1988 Mercedes-Benz 230Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 1998. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 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
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
What 230 owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GLASS WINDSHIELD. WHEN IT RAINS THE WINDSHIELD GLAZES UP. THE DEALER HAS ALSO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THREE TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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