2002 Mercedes-Benz 230Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 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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What 230 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PRIOR TO FOLLOWING INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE, A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES RESULTING IN THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING, SRS SYSTEM, CAR LOCKS, AND BRAKING SYSTEMS. THE AFOREMENTIONED FAILURES IN BRAKING, POWER STEERING WHICH…
MY 2002 MERCEDES 230 SLK FAILED TO START, STRANDED MY WIFE, BECAUSE OF A FAILURE IN THE IGNITION LOCK AND STEERING INTERLOCK. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE IN 50,000 MILES. *TR UPDATED 09/11/07 *TR
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