CarRecordBook

1999–2004 · 5 model years

Mercedes-Benz 230 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19998 complaints
Most recalls20040 recalls
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported71 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024681999: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 6 complaints, 0 recalls19992001200220032004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 230——061020
2003 230——050021
2002 230——041000
2001 230——031110
1999 230——082020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system7
  • Air bags5
  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Power train3
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Suspension2
  • Exterior lighting2
  • Latches/locks/linkages2