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2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 51 total for the year
Median mileage
200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 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.

“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 2004-05

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200721%
200611%
200324%
200212%

Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230

Engine cooling
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
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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