2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that there was an excess of smoke coming from the tail pipe, blinding the contacts view of vehicle following. The vehicle then began to lose power abnormally and was moved from the roadway where it was towed to the dealer. The…”
filed Jul 12, 2011
“I have 2003 mercedes benz c230. Whenever I would start the vehicle it would give me jerk or make noise and finally just before taking it to a dealer it stalled. I had it towed. The vehicle was taken to a local shop, which suggested that the problem is much larger and needs the attention of the…”
filed Mar 23, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other C230 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C230 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 C230 | 23 | 20% |
| 2005 C230 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 C230 | 6 | 19% |
| 2002 C230 | 16 | 30% |
| 2000 C230 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 C230 | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 C230 | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.