2001 Mercedes-Benz C230Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2001 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
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- Not rated
What C230 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF HOOD. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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