MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mercedes Benz C230

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Mercedes Benz C230
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz C230 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 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
2007: 212 complaints
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YearComplaints
19977
199839
199929
200029
20014
200254
200351
200431
200585
2006116
2007212

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 55 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 24%

24% of complaints: air bags — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MAJOR PROBLEMS DRIVE TRAIN SENORS AIR BAGS

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

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, 20160629

I WAS DRIVING MY THREE MONTH OLD 07 MERCEDES BENZ C230 SPORT SEDAN. I HAD 1 PASSENGER WITH ME AND I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION IN THE#1 LANE AND I FELT AN IMPACT TO THE DRIVER DOOR AS THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070715

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MAJOR PROBLEMS DRIVE TRAIN SENORS AIR BAGS

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20250805

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 212
R 20161018 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200710 — visibility

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.

Campaign 19V918000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210507 — visibility

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.

Campaign 21V196000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20230203 — visibility

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.

Campaign 22V954000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250110 — visibility

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.

Campaign 24V874000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Mercedes Benz C230 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V918000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V196000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V954000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V874000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 1998 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ◆ 2005 ● 2002

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