2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230, 6% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,600 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.
“Excessive wear on rear tires after only 15000 miles. The brand is michelin pilots sport.the size is 225-45zr-17 the car is driven normallyand the make is mercedes c230kk sedan. Examined tires during washing car and notice wear after only 15000 miles . Both left and right rear.pressure was checked regularly. Car cannot spin tires due to traction control. Please determine if there is a defect in this brand of tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10078595, filed 2004-06, 15,000 miles“1)7/29/03 a.purchase of car b.salesman told me that am the only car he has for the c2 convenience package. He also went on to say that this particular car is equipped with a wheels package. When I enquired what it was, he said it is a premium design, which enables me to handle turns better. I was not entirely excited at the offer, but since the dealership said cars come with pre-designed packages, I have to take the car with the wheels package, if I wanted the other extras I was looking for. 2)01/15/04 a.first occurrence of car tire going flat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072563, filed 2004-05Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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