2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,616miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,616 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.
“On june 9, 2011 I drove to sacramento, california to visit my cousin when I got there I went to lock my doors but the lock kept jumping up and down. It finally locked after 12 attempts. I took it to the dealer and they quoted me a price of $3500.00 to replace the regulator. The second incident occurred on july 18, 2011 with my brakes.the break warning light came on. I took it to the dealer and $795.00 they claimed I needed for both brakes and rotors which I could not understand since 6 months prior the rotors had been replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10648266, filed 2014-10, 79,231 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes C230. The contact stated that the power steering and power brakes were inoperable. The dealer repaired the vehicle but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. Updated 09/27/11 updated 2/23/12”
NHTSA complaint #10421167, filed 2011-08, 82,000 miles“Sometimes, engines yellow light is on, and car had a little shaking, and lakes are soft when braking,. And the car window aside of front guest stops moving up and down.”
NHTSA complaint #11297688, filed 2020-01Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
- 10034988Aug 3, 2010Mercedes benz (daimler): unsatisfactory brake servo assistance after a cold start, primarily when maneuvering. Low vacuum in the intake manifold due to wide open throttle valve…
- 10028624Jan 13, 2009Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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