Mercedes-Benz C230 power train problems by year
116 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 9 C230 model years. The most reported year is 2007 with 51 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 C230 | 51 | 24% | 66,000 mi | |
| 2006 C230 | 28 | 24% | 83,312 mi | |
| 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% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.