2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,578miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230, 6% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,578 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.
“I bought the C230 at one year old. I had e perienced two times thatwhile freeway driving all power would be lost. Pulled over and put in park, rev engine a bit but RPM's would not move. Fast forward to december 2008 I sold car go my mom because I had a baby and car was too small. My mom since having car has lost power while freeway driving a total of six times now. Very dangerous as there is no code or error for mechanic when diagnosing, nor is benz ackowleding ghe issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10779561, filed 2015-10, 68,450 miles“At the end of jan 2011, my engine light came on in my 2006 C230 mercedes ' benz. I took my vehicle into the dealership to get a diagnostic inspection on feb 1, 2011. The inspection determined the vehicle needed a balance shaft. My vehicle only has 58,705 miles on it and warranty expired on it at 50,000 miles. If driven longer with the engine light on, the vehicle would of malfunction. This safety issue may of cause the vehicle to misfire and stop driving. Mercedes ' benz USA has received several complaints pertaining to this issue for the past few years and nothing is being done about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383514, filed 2011-02, 58,705 miles“To whom this may,I been having problems with check engine light keep coming on,I'm paying alot of money on this car,it could be that recall hose on back order causing that check engine light to come on,please HELP!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11501709, filed 2023-01“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 2020-01“Chrome coatings on gearshift and miscellaneous interior trim is prone to shredding apart, resulting in sharp metallic shards that can become lodged beneath the skin.”
NHTSA complaint #10204064, filed 2007-09Related service bulletins
- 10021246Aug 1, 2008Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09.
- 10021228Aug 1, 2006Check command and navigation software and update if necessary.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
3 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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