MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz C230

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1999 Mercedes Benz C230
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:56:29.139Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz C230 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 31 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2007: 212 complaints 2007
1999: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
19977
199839
199929
200029
20014
200254
200351
200431
200585
2006116
2007212

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

4 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, other, most commonly citing fuel gauge system.

AIR BAGS

4 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing inflator module and frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELT BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111031

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 MERCEDES C230 AT 35MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A NUMBER OF TIMES IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070122

VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STAND STILL. CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHICH FORCED HER INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER WAS INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20041124

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

SUSPENSION

3 of 29 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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THE RIGHT SUSPENSION APRON RUSTED, SNAPPED UPWARD, AND THE SPRING FELL OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. IT IS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IS ALMOST ON THE GROUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130815

SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS FAULTY. WHENEVER WEIGHT EXCEEDED 180 LBS. OR MORE IN FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TO THE RIGHT. WHILE WHENEVER WEIGHT EXCEEDED 200 LBS. OR MORE, THE VEHICLE REAR END WOULD APPEAR TO BE DRAGGING.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981020

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz C230 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz C230 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz C230?

The most-reported component is fuel system, other, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz C230 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.