2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,762miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,762 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Suddenly the vehicle shut off, lost power that controlled the , brakes , steering, etc. Consumer's vehicle went into traffic and struck other vehicles at 25 MPH. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10117091, filed 2005-03, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz C230. On 4/10/07 with the failure mileage of 38,525 the srs airbag warning light came on. The dealer stated that the srs control unit #206-820-64-85 needed to be replaced, and wasn't included in the warranty. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved due to the possibility of the air bag deploying prematurely. The current mileage was 38,525. Update 05/04/07”
NHTSA complaint #10187723, filed 2007-04, 38,525 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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