5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,167 miles

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problem #3

Jun 202008

C230

  • 51,000 miles
Our vehicle has had numerous problems despite maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty. Specifically we've had a number of warranty defects including: - windshield fluid clogging - sunroof motor repair - door locking mechanism failure - battery/engine failure while driving - cracked keys - radio failure - seat adjustment knob falling off (2X) - center console breakage - rear view mirror dimming problems the most disturbing issue to date was the car recently shutting down power while my husband was driving home on a major freeway. He lost power steering and power brakes and had to maneuver the vehicle off the road on the freeway.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 012005

C230 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 2,000 miles
Few miles driven and a squeaking noise from under the windshield do not allow to drive with necessary serenity. After 5 intervention on the car finally they solved the problem, replacing 3 times the plastic cover under the windshield, one time completely replaced the windshield. Now that the winter and cold temperatures are back the noise is back again. Unbelievable for a Mercedes-Benz.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 232006

C230 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,500 miles
: the contact stated while wearing sunglasses the instrument panel was not readable. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 09/15/06.

- Mazon, IL, USA