There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Mercedes-Benz 230 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 86,314 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 124,000 miles · reported Feb 27, 2012
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…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 26,555 miles · reported Feb 5, 2007
- 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.
Power Train · at 24,705 miles · reported Dec 5, 2005
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.
Equipment · reported Jun 24, 2005
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.
Air Bags · reported May 10, 2005
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…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230?
Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 86,314 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.