2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 38%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,332miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230, 38% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,332 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.
“Instrument cluster pixels went out on odometer for my car which seems to happen with all mercedes. 1. Pixels started to go out over the months. 2. 3 years after I bought it. 3. Replaced instrument cluster $1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10256159, filed 2009-01, 70,000 miles“Tl -the contact called regarding a 2000 mercedes C230. The contact stated the instrument cluster works intermittently. The failure mileage was 112,000. The contact has taken the vehicle in and the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new instrument cluster. Kb”
NHTSA complaint #10184340, filed 2007-03, 100,000 miles“I have had a number of electrical system failures with my 2000 model year c230k mercedes. These have mostly effected the cars safety systems which is a major concern to me. The first failure was a complete drain of the battery charge for no apparent reason and the battery was replaced. Shortly afterwards the sensors of the ABS system failed and the transmission was then automatically locked in parking position after the next stop as a safety feature. …”
NHTSA complaint #767562, filed 2002-09“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes C230. The contact stated the odometer failed and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the gauge cluster would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10386656, filed 2011-03, 88,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that the odometer failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that he would need to replace a cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 04/15/11 the dealer informed the consumer it would cost $800 to repair/replace the odometer. Updated 10/07/11”
NHTSA complaint #10390595, filed 2011-03, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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