2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 problems by component
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 30 | 26% | 100,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 28 | 24% | 83,312 mi |
| Air Bags → | 26 | 22% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 23 | 20% | 58,353 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% | — |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.