Mercedes-Benz C230K Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz C230K (1999–1999) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All C230K model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system3 30%
• Fuel system2 20%
• Suspension1 10%
• Exterior lighting1 10%
• Engine cooling1 10%
• Brakes1 10%
• Air bags1 10%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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