2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 24%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,156miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230, 24% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,156 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall- went in for recall srs light turned on.dealer said it would cost 150- to find out problem, I've said isn' the srs light is the airbag unit? He said no mechanic is going work if the red light is on, unless the red light not there.so I've asked what if something happens along the way? He said sorry, then( I rescheduled in 5 days. I took car home to get srs-redligjt off.) at honolulu, mercedes benz.”
NHTSA complaint #11045685, filed 2017-11, 41,060 miles“Attempting to speed up from stop to 45 MPH and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 MPH. I tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. No response at all past 35 MPH. I pulled over and turned off the car for 5 minutes. Then I started the car again and the acceleration performed as it should.”
NHTSA complaint #10558402, filed 2014-01, 71,000 miles“My car has a computer system problem. It has to be reset to where it wont erase what is already on the computer system. I can't drive it because its stalling or it shakes to much when u are stoped at a red light it girks alot and I can't drive it cuz it doesn't have a lot of power to get speed when using it on the highway I have had a second opinion on what is wrong with and its the computer system so please help I need assistance my husband and I are disabled also the speedometers is not working.”
NHTSA complaint #11396734, filed 2021-02, 5 miles“Attempting to speed up from stop to 45 MPH and rpms rose above 5000 to 6000 and car would not speed up past 35 MPH. I tried flooring the accelerator but nothing happened. No response at all past 35 MPH . My car does not accelerate as it should. I went to a auto shop and they said I have an intake manifold problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10561067, filed 2014-01, 100,000 miles“Was driving at 55mph and then all of a sudden my car speed dropped down to 20 MPH even with my gas pedal pushed all the way down and the rpms went between 6000 to 7000. I had to put on my flashers and pull to the side of the road and then car hard shifted to park and then again into drive. Once I turned the car completely off it restarted with no issues and had car towed to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10597471, filed 2014-06, 152,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11025648Nov 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013298Jan 16, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013332Jan 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing…
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10164811Aug 5, 2019Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
- 10166994Feb 25, 2014Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)
- 10029504Feb 1, 2009Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. Models 203, 211, 220.
- 10023776Jan 1, 2009Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. My 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. Models c280, c350, c320 and c240. My 2005-2007.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 51 | 24% |
| 2006 | 28 | 24% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 10% |
| 2003 | 8 | 16% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 31% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 13% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230
30 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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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