MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz C230

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2001 Mercedes Benz C230
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:09:39.613Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz C230 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 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
2001: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19977
199839
199929
200029
20014
200254
200351
200431
200585
2006116
2007212

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150929

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF TRYING TO ACCELERATE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020610

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20020206

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mercedes Benz C230 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 1998 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2006 ◆ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Mercedes Benz C230?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.