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2001 Mercedes Benz C230 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 4 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230.

2001 Mercedes Benz C230 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230, describing incidents dated February 2, 2002 to September 29, 2015.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10778546 · Filed

    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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

  • ODI #8011363 · Filed

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

  • ODI #8003696 · Filed

    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

Read all 4 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Mercedes Benz C230 model years

Check your 2001 Mercedes Benz C230 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz C230 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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