2004 Mercedes Benz 230
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Check engine light came on. Repair done to fix issue found as stated by mercedes park place tech in dallas tx - 'found engine control module sending incorrect signals due to oil damage. Also found air intake temp sensor with oil damage. necessary to replace engine control module and intake temp…
Check engine light came on. Repair done to fix issue found as stated by mercedes park place tech in dallas tx - 'found engine control module sending incorrect signals due to oil damage. Also found air intake temp sensor with oil damage. necessary to replace engine control module and intake temp sensor. replaced engine wiring harness, camshaft position sensors and both O2 sensors. the total charge was $3432.12. this was a known problem due to manufacture defect that had subsequent recall 2009100001. This recall was performed on my car on 7/25/2011. By this time I had already paid for the repair and therefore no issue was found or repair required.. I believe that I should be refunded for the this repair since it was a recall. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train
Was driving on expressway today 2/27/1980 when my 2004 mercedes 230 went from 65 to 35mph almost was killed by a semi truck behind me!!!! Looked online today to see if anyone else had similar problems well I went to one site over 200 complaints about the same problem. Their IS also a pending class…
Was driving on expressway today 2/27/1980 when my 2004 mercedes 230 went from 65 to 35mph almost was killed by a semi truck behind me!!!! Looked online today to see if anyone else had similar problems well I went to one site over 200 complaints about the same problem. Their IS also a pending class action lawsuit about this problem it IS very very dangerous and I was almost killed today by my own car!!!!! 2/27/1980 130pm this happened on my birthday now iam having it towed and repaired and I have sore neck also. Please check into this please. I see one site alone had over 200 complaints about this problem and their IS classaction lawsuit already pending from oct 2010 about this issue. I was almost killed today and injured my neck!!!!!!! Please check into this their had to be numerous complaints about this problem. This problem could have gotten me killed today and others injured 65-70 mph to 35 mph in a second on the highway isn't safe. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
TL*- contact stated that while driving her 2004 mercedes benz C230 there were exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment of from an unknown area. the fumes caused the contact to have a headache. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for service at 25,000 miles ,and she wanted the…
TL*- contact stated that while driving her 2004 mercedes benz C230 there were exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment of from an unknown area. the fumes caused the contact to have a headache. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for service at 25,000 miles ,and she wanted the dealer to change the air recirculation, but the dealer stated that they couldn't change it due to carbon monoxide poisoning. information was given to the dealer by the manufacturer. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Dt; the contact stated transmission was defective. on three occasions the car revved without gearing down before coming to a complete stop. On the second occurrence the car would not go into reverse. on all occasions, the check engine light came on. The vehicle IS currently at the dealership, where they are attempting to find the cause of the problem. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Dt: contact states there IS a chemical smell coming from the vents. the service dealer replaced the heater box twice after a week the odor returned. The fourth time this happened the service dealer finally stated it was corrosion in the air conditioning system. The padding underneath the air conditioner was replaced.*ak *sb *nm
- Air bags › Side/window
Dt: the contact vehicle was involved in a accident last night like in the center of vehicle. Consumer's vehicle was equipped with side air bags, and neither one of the side air bags deployed. He said the vehicle was hit pretty hard and they should have deployed. The dealer told him that the air…
Dt: the contact vehicle was involved in a accident last night like in the center of vehicle. Consumer's vehicle was equipped with side air bags, and neither one of the side air bags deployed. He said the vehicle was hit pretty hard and they should have deployed. The dealer told him that the air bags could deploy if hit in different positions, and that maybe was the reason why they did not deploy. manufacturer said pretty much the same thing, and that they would look into it. Also, manufacturer said that it could have been the air bags messed up, and they were going to do an investigation. The contact does not feel safe in the vehicle since the air bags did not deploy.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10034306Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (N2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain components changed only after an accident. No models or model years listed.
- 10019990Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
- 10012246Sensotronic brake control (sbc) noise diagnostic flow charts. Mercedes-benz models 211, 230 model years 2003-2005.
- 10012245ABS or esp event code(s) stored in esp (electronic stability program) or sbc (sensotronic brake control) system. Mercedes-benz models 199, 211, 219, 230 model year 2004-2006.
- 10011740Steering wheel twitch during brake application.
- 10011709Parts identification for the sbs hydraulic unit.(mercedes benz, model 230, year 2005)
- 10011705Brake malfunction sbs visit workshop. Displayed within the insturment cluster's multifunction display. (Mercedes benz, model 211 and 230 year 2005).
- 10011693Parktronic triggers without obvious cause at front bumper in mercedes model numbers 171/211/230.
- 10011629Windshield washer nozzles heating inoperative.
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