2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Vehicle fire with 2002 mercedes benz C230. Consumer noted four factual errors with the report provided to Mercedes-Benz corporate office. The consumer corrected the fact that there was damage beneath the carpet area and the idle test that was performed was irrelevant. The consumer stated excess heat caused or contributed to the fire in the trunk of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10044212, filed 2003-10Other or unknown: 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 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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