2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
64 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 63Warranty extension 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise contin…LI82.62-P-078631 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 6, 2026
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of trave…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 14, 2026
- Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not …LI82.30-P-059239 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued May 19, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to a…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 16, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 9, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2025
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flo…LI83.20-P-051802 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2025
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing directio…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 15, 2025
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1.…LI82.35-P-078467 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Oct 23, 2024
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to …LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 23, 2024
- As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has …NCU - 24240304 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 12, 2024
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage â ¢ Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). â ¢ Objects wedged b…LI91.18-P-077075 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2023
- NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clockLI54.30-P-072145 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 10, 2020
- If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unitLI42.47-P-067502 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Dec 9, 2020
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or RLI27.50-P-071658 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 30, 2020
- Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axleLI35 30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 5, 2019
- Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axleLI33 30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Aug 5, 2019
- Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noisesLI91 45-P-066075 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jul 23, 2018
- Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air BagP-SC-2017030011 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 17, 2017
- Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5…TakataRecall · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 26, 2016
- Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.RecallUpdate · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 11, 2016
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) entered into a settlement re…EW - Balance Shaft and IG · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Oct 30, 2015
- Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damperLI32.25-P-061137 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 24, 2015
- Noise from the front seats during load change.LI91.10-P-059391 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 12, 2014
- Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame…LI91.10-P-048497 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 12, 2014
- Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.LI91.25-P-059380 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 10, 2014
- The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Possible Hall sensor fa…LI91.10-P-049799 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2014
- Grunting noise or ripping noise at seat-back liningLI91.10-P-048503 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 9, 2014
- Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.LI91.10-P-048498 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 9, 2014
- Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P00…LI05.10-P-058758 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 19, 2014
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 25, 2014
- This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to e…C1A140101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
- Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.LI8270P055572 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2013
- The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after inter…LI82.85-P-055695 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2013
- Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rmSB-59783 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 10, 2010
- Mercedes benz (daimler): unsatisfactory brake servo assistance after a cold start, primarily when maneuvering. Low vacuum in the intake manifold due to wide open throttle valve. Re…LI-43-10 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Electric · issued Aug 3, 2010
- Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. The vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis …RB-2009060005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2009
- Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic …470036 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 2009
- Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. Models 203 and model 209. Model years unknown. *pePB-91-60-53A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 27, 2009
- Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. A function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r…PB-82-10-376F · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 6, 2009
- Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. Models 203, 211, 220. *peSC-2007100004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2009
- Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return fl…PB-42-30-103 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 13, 2009
- Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. My 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. Models c280, c350, c320 and c240. My 2005-2007. *p…2007100004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2009
- Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe462046 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 4, 2008
- Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. Replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. Daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles th…SB-2008120008 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2008
- Mercedes-benz: daimler ag has determined that the engine vent hose on subject vehicles may not conform to specifications. Cracks may develop in the vent hose over time and in the w…2008020002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2008
- Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe2006110005 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 1, 2008
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, a…033008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2008
- Model c230, model years 2003-2005 - replace engine vent hoses. *nj2008020002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2008
- Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008. *pe2008010001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 20, 2008
- All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed …424586 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 3, 2008
- Check command and navigation software and update if necessary. *kb2006080003 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 1, 2006
- Srs light illuminated. Dtc 9103 and/or 9123 present. Mercedes-benz model 203 and 209. Model year unknown. *tt916076B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2006
- Coolant hose may be routed incorrectly, inspect routing of coolant hose and correct if necessary. *tt2005120010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2005
- The engine oil line may come into contact with the radiator shroud, the steering gear or the high pressure steering hose due to the lack of spacers on the oil line. Install rubber …2005120009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2005
- A harness must be installed at the connection between the suction fan control line and the expansion reservoir to prevent a possible malfunction of the suction fan. *tt2005120011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2005