2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,608miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,608 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I leased a mercedes benz C230 compressor for my daughter in 2001. The sun roof didn't slide back on the exterior or the interior. The dealer dismantled the sun roof. Mercedes refunded the first month's lease payment since she did not have use of the vehicle for the first month. After one year the sun roof needed additional repair. At 31,000 miles - the power steering failed the brakes failed and were replaced the differential broke the sun roof once again wasn't working... The interior sliding mechanism failed for the third time in 2 and 1/2 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136535, filed 2005-09, 1,000 miles“Drivers outside rearview mirror has become discolored and is now very difficult to see images particularly at night. Dealer quoted $800 for mirror glass only!”
NHTSA complaint #10275707, filed 2009-07, 58,215 miles“The sun roof will not operate. Car has 55,000 miles on it, and I only used it occasionally. Being told that it wass over $2000 to repair. I googled this problem ,and found over 1000 entries of mercedes owners complaining of the same issue. Obviously, it was an inherrent problem with this C230. Could you do anything to help?”
NHTSA complaint #10187410, filed 2007-04“Vehicle stalls and hesitates at any speed. Vehicle has been taken to dealer numerous times, dealer replaced fuel pump. But, it did not solve the problem. When the problem first revealed itself it would only stall when pulling out into traffic. It progressed to the engine stopping completely while driving speeds of 25 MPH or more. The fuel pump has been replaced twice. The sunroof shade is not opening properly. The trim was repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #8015837, filed 2002-08“There is a blind spot in rearview mirror. When backing out of a parking space blind spot has nearly caused a collision. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #896521, filed 2001-09Related recalls
- 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C230 2002–2007, E320 2003–2009, C320 2001–2005 +20 more
- 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C230 2002–2007, CLS550 2006–2011, C320 2001–2005 +18 more
Related service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 4 | 14% |
| 1998 | 6 | 15% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
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 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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