1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,983miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,983 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 took vehicle to the dealer for repairs. After vehicle was returned to consumer she drove the vehicle and appeared to be satisfied. The next day vehicle had no electrical power. Also, it was discovered that vehicle was in a flood, but was not informed of this by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10094448, filed 2004-09, 75,000 miles“The fuel gauges does not register the correct amount of fuel, which caused driver to run out of fuel, sending unit(s) were replaced, consumer experienced the same problem six months later, feb of 2000 fuel level sensors replaced, problem resurfaced december 2000, instrument cluster found faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #558704, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10186141Dec 10, 2020NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
- 10167563Jul 8, 2013The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after…
- 10028586Feb 27, 2009Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. Models 203 and model 209. Model years unknown.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 12 | 14% |
| 2004 | 7 | 23% |
| 2003 | 6 | 12% |
| 2002 | 12 | 22% |
| 2000 | 11 | 38% |
| 1999 | 4 | 14% |
| 1998 | 7 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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