1999 Mercedes-Benz C230K Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230K, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,500 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.
“Hit pothole at 10 MPH and the lower control arm snapped off causing a loss of control of the car. Dealership says the control arm was corroded through.”
NHTSA complaint #10726069, filed 2015-06, 136,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10135599Mar 24, 2015Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230K
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230K
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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