1998 Mercedes-Benz C230Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other C230 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 C230 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 safety ratings
1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C230) 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What C230 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON 09/06/2015 @ APPROX. 1:30 P.M., MY WIFE, SELF, AND GRANDCHILDREN WERE TRAVELING HOME FROM OUR GRANDSONS FIRST JFL FOOTBALL GAME FOR THE SEASON. AFTER INSPECTING THE SUSPENSION I NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS FULLY EXPANDED AND ARCHED OUTWARD BADLY. FURTHER INSPECTION NOTICED THAT THE UPPER…
I WAS SITTING STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH THE ENGINE OFF, AND THE FRONT DRIVERS' SIDE OF MY VEHICLE JUST SPONTANEOUSLY DROPPED AS IF THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE HAD FALLEN INTO A SINK HOLE. I WAS WAITING FOR A DRAW BRIDGE TO COME DOWN AFTER A SAILBOAT PASSED, SO THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. WHEN I GOT OUT OF…
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE FRONT END DROP AND THE CAR WAS NOT HANDLING RIGHT. I DROVE THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND HAD ASKED THEM TO LOOK AT THE SHOCKS. THAT'S WHEN I WAS INFORMED THAT THE COIL SPRING MOUNT WAS CRACKED AND WAS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME, I WAS ALSO INFORMED THE…
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