2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Engine light flashes on and off while driving. Rings on the transmission had to be replaced. Consumer was unable to identify the type of rings. The dealer did not honor the vehicle's warranty. The speakers would intermittently change the radio sound, center console did not open properly, volume did not work, there was a wind noise coming from behind the driver while in motion, driver's seat heater was extremely hot, blower motor was inoperative and the fan speed control switch illumination was inoperative at times.”
NHTSA complaint #10034123, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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