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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 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20075225%
20062622%
20055059%
200413%
200336%
200224%
2000414%
1999414%
1997229%

Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230

Fuel system
66 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
51 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Brakes
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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