2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 power train problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Have a code p0016 p0017 I replace the camshaft balance sensor but it’s not that. I found out it’s balance shaft and I found out a lot of the people have the same problem”
filed Sep 14, 2021
“I purchased a 2007 mercedes benz c230 sport from a private seller. I soon learned that the vehicle was in limp mode. The dealer said it was the transmission conductor plate. After hours of research, I discovered several owners of a mercedes with the 772.9 transmission have been experiencing the…”
filed Sep 20, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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 travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause…
LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026Complaint 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 (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in…
LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 15, 2025Complaint 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 (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in…
LI33.30-P-056665 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2025
Power Train problems in other C230 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 C230 | 28 | 24% |
| 2005 C230 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 C230 | 3 | 10% |
| 2003 C230 | 8 | 16% |
| 2002 C230 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 C230 | 9 | 31% |
| 1999 C230 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 C230 | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.