1997 Mercedes Benz C230 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags:frontal (2) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2009-02-27 · PB-91-60-53A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2009-02-06 · PB-82-10-376F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module 2009-01-13 · PB-42-30-103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return flow pump relay. models 202 and 208. model years unknown. *pe
Steering:rack And Pinion 2008-12-04 · 462046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2008-04-24 · 033008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj updated 8/28/08. *pe
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.