Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
2004 Mercedes-Benz C230 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 miles. 3 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.
Related 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
- 19V918000Dec 20, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C230 2003–2007, E320 2003–2009, C320 2001–2005 +21 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230
Electrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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