2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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 owns a 2000 mercedes benz C230. The contact stated that the trunk lid springs failed in the closed trunk lid position. If the trunk lid is manually lifted, it may not remain in the up position and could injure someone. The dealer replaced the hinge spring bracket and associated springs. Five years later, the failure recurred. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the repair would cost $829.17. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v285000 (latches/locks/linkages:trunk:lid:lock). The vehicle has not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259209, filed 2009-02, 35,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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