1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230, 15% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,562 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.
“Consumer states all the side door power windows was unable to go down, dealer contacted and unable to correct the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8010413, filed 2002-05“Driver's side exterior mirrors are fading and causing poor visibility when used. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8007021, filed 2002-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 4 | 14% |
| 1998 | 6 | 15% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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