2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 25%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230, 25% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall mercedes sent me a letter saying my local dealer had parts to fix the airbag. My local mercedes dealer said mercedes did not send them any parts for me. My car is not fixed and nobody is doing anything about it. The car spent most of its life in ga one of the zones that should have been fixed first. I cannot cut through the dishonesty without help.”
NHTSA complaint #11096900, filed 2018-05, 145,000 miles“Took car to dealership for recall service on driver airbag module, after driving away once job was finished noticed I was unable to turn steering wheel and the steering wanted to lock while driving.srs light remained on. Smoke came out from under the hood and car was not overhearing, I called dealership and service advisor was gone and was not offered any additional help. I drove car slowly to my home and parked it on the street because I was unable to drive to the driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11060651, filed 2018-01, 10 miles“There are issues with the engine and the car will not start. There's a class action against mercedes in regards to this same engine issue. The car was in motion when it cut off and another time after being stationary the car would not start. There was never a check engine light or any signs that indicated engine issues before the engine completely failed. I also received a notice about my airbag having a recall about a year ago and this issue has not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10979581, filed 2017-04, 129,000 miles“Relay/ fuse box in engine compartment caught on fire after I drove home from work I parked and entered my home. I returned to my vehicle and smelled a strong plastic burning smell immediately with concern opened the hood and found my relay/fuse box and wiring from under all melted severely. Called mercedes bens and towed it right away. The dealer ship is trying to hold me responsible for damages that I strongly believe is a factory defect. I need help in this matter”
NHTSA complaint #11014528, filed 2017-08, 123,000 miles“Takata recall. I have been checking with mercedes since the recall was initiated in the system (over a year...almost 2 now) about getting the airbags replaced as my now pregnant wife drives that vehicle. They have confirmed the airbags in the car are the recalled takata airbags but, no actions have been taken by mercedes to provide a solution to this recall for resolution thus placing millions in harms way as a result of inaction. I wonder what the news would think of this or my attorney?”
NHTSA complaint #11042719, filed 2017-11, 69,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C230 2005–2007, C350 2006–2011, C300 2008–2011 +22 more
Related service bulletins
- 10158301Mar 17, 2017Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag
- 10235996Feb 26, 2016Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing…
- 10235978Feb 11, 2016Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
- 10034306Jun 11, 2010Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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