MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mercedes Benz C230

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Mercedes Benz C230
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
212
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 212
1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 31 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 212 complaints 2007 212
1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 31 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 116 complaints 2006 2007: 212 complaints 2007 212

2007: 212 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19977
199839
199929
200029
20014
200254
200351
200431
200585
2006116
2007212

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

26% · 55 reports

Air bags

25% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Major problems drive train senors air bags

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09

Also filed under Power train and electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 (Na). While driving 25 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The passenger side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-29

I was on the freeway driving to work with a co-worker when the passenger side airbag in my 2007 C230 deployed. There was not a collision or contact with my vehicle at all.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-03

Power train

24% · 51 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

14% · 29 reports
CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Hi my name is [XXX] my son's name is [XXX] we bought the car and had no problems tell recently my brother n his associates have been making it a part of there day to day basis to spice the wires to the ecu and the fuel tank and transmission was...

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-05

Also filed under Electrical system and suspension

Vehicle speed control

7% · 14 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 212 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.

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    2020-07-10Visibility19V918000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2021-05-07Visibility21V196000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2023-02-03Visibility22V954000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918.

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    2025-01-10Visibility24V874000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mercedes Benz C230 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 51 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V918000 · Visibility
  • Recall 21V196000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V954000 · Visibility
  • Recall 24V874000 · Visibility
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.