1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, a loud clanging noise was heard. Upon initial inspection, it was determined the left front side of the vehicle had fallen downward onto the left front tire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the factory welds of the strut fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 1/19/2007 -”
NHTSA complaint #10173365, filed 2006-11, 88,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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