2004 Mercedes-Benz 230Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY TODAY 2/27/1980 WHEN MY 2004 MERCEDES 230 WENT FROM 65 TO 35MPH ALMOST WAS KILLED BY A SEMI TRUCK BEHIND ME!!!! LOOKED ONLINE TODAY TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WELL I WENT TO ONE SITE OVER 200 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. THEIR IS ALSO A PENDING CLASS…
TL*- CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HER 2004 MERCEDES BENZ C230 THERE WERE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF FROM AN UNKNOWN AREA. THE FUMES CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HAVE A HEADACHE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AT 25,000 MILES,AND SHE WANTED THE DEALER…
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