2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 problems by component
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 50 | 59% | 90,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 12 | 14% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 11% | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 7% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.