1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,500 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.
“While driving on 11/21/2020 at about 930am on northbound I-75 doing about 70mph as the rest of traffic in georgia when my sunroof (not opened) suddenly detached and blew off the vehicle. I initially heard a loud noise and wasn't at first what happened. I looked up and sunroof panel with the glass was gone. Fortunately there were no vehicles around me so as far as I know no one was hit or injured. I eventually pulled over and looked at the top of the vehicle and the sunroof panel was gone. I finished by business that morning and retuned home safely to our home in ocala, fl.”
NHTSA complaint #11375770, filed 2020-11, 185,000 miles“The windshield wipers had become inoperative, obstructing the driver's view. The dealer stated that the wiper motor needed to be replaced, and would cost $1000.”
NHTSA complaint #10033947, filed 2003-10, 44,000 milesVisibility (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 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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