1999 Mercedes Benz C230
Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 212 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2011-10-31
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, 2007-01-22
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-24
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2013-08-15
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, 1998-10-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Mercedes Benz C230 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, other: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.