2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz c230. While depressing the accelerator pedal at 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms revved without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer were it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
filed Feb 10, 2016
“My 2006 mercedes c230 has a defective balance shaft. I did some research and multiple people are having the same problem. There is a class action suit in the works. I believe this is a defective part that needs to be recalled. *tr”
filed Feb 10, 2012
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% |
| 2005 C230 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 C230 | 6 | 19% |
| 2003 C230 | 19 | 37% |
| 2002 C230 | 16 | 30% |
| 2000 C230 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 C230 | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 C230 | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.