MYRModel Year Report

Mercedes Benz C230 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1997: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 39 complaints, Recommended 1999: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2001: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2002: 54 complaints, Recommended 2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 31 complaints, Recommended 2005: 85 complaints, Caution 2005 2006: 116 complaints, Avoid 2007: 212 complaints, Avoid 2007 2007 · 212
1997: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 39 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2002: 54 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 31 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 85 complaints, Caution 2005 2006: 116 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 212 complaints, Avoid 2007 2007 · 212
1997: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 39 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2002: 54 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 31 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 85 complaints, Caution 2005 2006: 116 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 212 complaints, Avoid 2007 2007 · 212
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2007 ■ Avoid 212 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2006 ■ Avoid 116 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2005 ◆ Caution 85 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ▲ Recommended 31 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 54 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

5

recalls on file across every Mercedes Benz C230 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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