Mercedes c230 Reviews

Accurate descriptions of my concerns with a Mercedes C230 sport built in 2007 is very very difficult to express here. My C230 has 55,000 miles on it. At the last front end alignment, the mechanic said that the car is at its extreme limits of adjustment and that was with 22500 miles on it. I am blessed enough to be able to perform the oil changes. They are extremely difficult one compared to my other six automobiles. The cost is 2-3x what it takes to do my other cars. Access to parts for maintenance purposes is ridiculous.

My 2007 MB C230 Sport transmission will not shift, goes into limp mode. Turn the car off, wait a couple minutes, and restart the car, and it drives fine. Also about a year the transmission quit on me and I have to replace the whole transmission. The car has less than 100K miles on it. The car stops in middle on road and this is a very dangerous situation, a known Mercedes defect with the transmission electronics. The next step if we decide to keep the car is to replace the transmission conductor plate. Never again will I buy a Mercedes. This car has been babied by my wife, and has less than 100,000 miles. Any Japanese automobile would have easily provided double the life before failure. This is totally unacceptable to be facing another 7 to 8 thousands dollars in repairs to a car with only 100,000 miles.

My 2007 C230 Sports Check engine stays on. Mercedes-Benz service department stated it's the magnetic stabilizer and going out and that it made be a recall on. I notice the recall but my car was not part of it why? If they knew about the issues and not try to fix it.

My C-230 has been a beast of burden. It left me stranded on a bridge in Florida for 3 hours. Am told it is the fuel pump but it is always something. And a thousand dollars? Friends with other brands pay less than half that. And have more reliability. Let me tell you a lady on a Florida bridge on a late Saturday night...miracle I am alive.

I have owned my 2003 C230 Sport since 2004 when I bought it with 500 miles on it. I have taken excellent care of it and only put 100K miles on it (approx 7,500 per year). It has been one problem after another. Every 6 months I end up spending $2,000 or more in repairs and maintenance. It current has an electronic problems that will require $1,400 in repairs to address a key switch issue that will not turn and resulted in a complete failure of most electronic systems (starter, electric windows, heater fan, etc). Yet the radio and headlights continue to work?

2005 c230 Sport sedan, 125K with regular maintenance--LOVE this car and then... drove it 120 miles one day (ran perfect), and parked it in the garage, and next day went to drive it and it barely started, and ran very rough. Had AAA haul it into the shop and turned out that the cam gear was stripped--metal throughout the engine; had to replace the engine. Zero warning/indication that anything was going wrong--WTH?! Not sure how to rate this. Up until this happened it would have been 5 stars. This experience is a 1 star--going with three... :-(

I bought this car new in 2003. It now (2015) has 200,000 miles on it. The hatchback is perfect for my B&B business and shopping. I keep it serviced as required and have had only minor issues. It has a 6 speed, rides great, comfortable for long distance driving. I have not been able to find a comparable car so I will probably keep it for another 100. The style is still racy looking, paint job good even after 12 years of hard driving. If Mercedes ever makes something comparable I will be their first customer.

If I'm driving my Mercedes Benz C230 once I removed my hand from steering will start going to the right.

Bought this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 from a used car dealer after the Mercedes Dealer dumped it at the auction. I got stuck with the old maid card. First thing check the engine number, Mercedes Benz just gave in to a class action lawsuit. Balance shaft goes bad and the engine must be removed and reinstalled. Mercedes Benz should pay a portion. Next, Transmission, the seven speed automatic enjoys shifting on its own, may stay in fourth gear as you cruise down the highway. It might stay in third gear at a stoplight, easy way to fix. Just put the transmission in neutral, shut the ignition off then restart and put back into drive. Works at stoplights and cruising down the highway at 70 MPH. Another problem that should be a safety recall.

2007 c class sport sedan - Purchased this pre owned vehicle a year ago with 67,000 miles on it. Two owners before me who 'kept up on the maintenance'... I've had to replace the thermostat and rear tires. The passenger interior door handle went wonky and broke off recently. This is a well known defect for this particular model though. Not a big deal. Otherwise, this car is solid. Performs, rides, and responds like a sports car. I love it. Brilliant engineering. The maintenance is not cheap, but it's to be expected. It's a Mercedes. Anyone who is educated enough should know that if you constantly drive a vehicle like a race car, or push it to its highest capacity every time you get into it, more than likely something is going to fail, or need to be replaced sooner than later... It's common sense. I highly recommend this car to those who benevolently possess it.

I recently purchased my Mercedes Benz C230 Sport and I have to say I love the car. It's equipped with 18' rims, HID fog lights, has a 2.5 24-valve engine, dual air filters, seven speed transmission, two drive modes, sport/casual. I have to say I love this car. Compared to other cars I had it's by far the best however I purchased an extended warranty which helped out. I had to send the car to Mercedes, well I sent it there twice. Nevertheless as soon as I'm finished fixing what's broken I'm going to have a nice vehicle.

Since I bought the c230 2005 sport sedan back in 2007 I never had big problems with this car. Just flat tires like 3 times. The 2.3 supercharged engine rocks the whole car. It's the best car I have ever driven so far (had a BMW). I strongly recommend this car and it's really reliable.

A week ago my Mercedes c230 started sending a massage saying that the coolant water level is low. Which means that I have to put water every time I read this massage. But that's happening every two days, so I guess that's not normal. Any help?

C230 inside door pull handles. I know this is another defect, but why do I have to replace both of my interior door pull handles on my car? They have pulled off with less than 40,000 miles on the car. Has Mercedes phoned it in?

Bought 05 C230 Sedan new September 28, 2005. Had flat tires two times, maintenance fix three times, otherwise, am pretty satisfied with the choice. Would like to share some tips: Do not wait until the A or B service light, change oil every 6-8k miles. Use Michelin Primacy or Continental ProContact All Season tires - run excellent even during New England snow season. Purchase those unlimited alignment package from local tire warehouse, have tires re-aligned after every bumpy road trip. Do not wait until it breaks, change the driving belt and tighten it. The belt is probably the cheapest part under the hood for this model.

I just had to drop of my 1999 C230 Kompressor for blown spark plugs for the SECOND time in 2 years. Otherwise, the car has been amazingly reliable... more reliable than any other brand of car I have owned, and that long list includes Toyota, BMW (I had 3), VW, Audi and Volvo (the WORST). Regular maintenance and the W202 C230 is a car that will easily crack 250,000 miles. However, the blown spark plug issue has been recurring.

My C230 Mercedes Kompressor locked and shutdown - I cannot get into my trunk. I can open the doors but the key will not turn. I have nowhere to turn.

Original owner of 2004 C230k sedan 75,000 mi. Never once had a show stopping problem, all minor issues and I drive her very hard. Check YouTube to save money on routine maintenance. I've found videos on fixing the pattern issues like broken inside door handles, coolant temp sensor, summer convenience feature to roll down windows from outside, wiper/combo switch failure and regular maintenance like bleeding brakes, changing transmission fluid, fuel filter etc. These cars come loaded... and everything on mine works with the help of those videos. Tires wear quickly (every 10-12k mi) but I've finally settled on sticky BF Goodrich rubber for around $120 ea. My compressor still gets Awesome gas mileage. The display shows it to you. On 50 mi+ highway trips I get 32-34 mpg. I clean the sunroof track and change the oil and keep up with the pattern issues.

I am writing to see if there has been any recalls on Fuel problems with Mercedes C- Class. I recently say on either 20-20 or Night line of people complaining regarding this problem. I am addressing this issue to you first. When I originally purchased the vehicle, I noticed the smell a little after filling it up, but, thought it was due to the type of gasoline I was using. SHELL/FINA and just ignored it. Took it to the dealership and was told not to top it off, changed my gas cap. It worked for a while. However, this past year the scent has gotten stronger. I need advice?

Best car I ever owned! Services every 15000 km, castrol edge oil and genuine part filters! Runs daily 180kmh + and it reaches 245kmh. I replace brakes and tyres every now and then, and if I have to convert the Rand to $ it cost me less than a $100!!

I purchased my 2007 C230 Sport Sedan BRAND new at the MBZ dealership in San Jose, CA for $33k. It had 13 miles on it and tt was my very first baby... Miles were primarily highway since I commute to school and work 6 days a week. The car was fine; I kept up with the maintenance. When my car was only a year old the MBZ rep convinced me to get $800 worth of PRECAUTIONARY work done, I was young and naive and did it. Since then I have always kept up with maintenance! Everything was fine until, at 60k I had to replace sensors, okay not bad right? On to present day at 100k miles, I drove to work one day (just 10 mins in), my car started to violently shake and the "check engine" light kept flashing. I was terrified!

The story of my 07/ c230 Sport - That car is a great car. The only problem I ever had was the front lower arm bushings and the stabilizer linkage, replaced. Great performance. Next time I'm going for the AMG.

I was just poking around trying to find a good price on brakes. My dealer here in Beverly Hills quoted me 1200 for front and rear....YIKES! Anyway, I'm surprised by the complaints and just wanted to offer my experience. I bought my 2007 C230 Sport preowned with 15k miles. I had 2 problems outside wear and tear. Both were under warranty. I have thoroughly enjoyed this car for the last 5 years and 75,000. I take it in to my dealer for all services and always get white glove treatment. In fact, I actually look forward to taking it in because the service is that good. Don't get me wrong, it's not cheap to own a Mercedes but all in all, I have to say this has been the best automobile experience I've ever had. Thanks Mercedes. Great Job.

I purchased a 2003 Kompressor for my daughter. It has been nothing but trouble. Every piece of plastic/part is brittle and crumbles. The interior door handles fell off, literally. The trouble light stays on for the tail lights/brake lights/turn signals. The jack and lug wrench are THE cheapest pieces of crap I have ever seen. The only time I had to use the jack, it collapsed because it was made so cheaply.

I just finished reading all of the complaints and here's a very different story for you. I purchased my 1999 C230 Kompressor Sport in September of 1999. I have loved that car and it was in perfect condition until I was rear ended in July and the insurance would not fix it because of age. The guy that hit me was on the 805 freeway going north in San Diego. Of course, I was quite a ways in front of him, but as happens on a late Sunday afternoon at the "the merge", all traffic was stopped. He was busy doing something else (!) and did not see the sea of red tail lights and rammed into the back of my car. I wanted to strangle the guy--I could have driven that car for another 50-100,000 miles. The car was clean and in nearly perfect condition. The leather seats still looked new. I have never had a problem with this car. At one time I had to replace a fuse in the air conditioner--or maybe it was a switch. Not very expensive. I've always done regular maintenance.

I purchased a 2002 c230 Mercedes Compressor last year. I wish I would have read the reviews before I purchased it. This car has been a living hell and have been costing me so much money. A few month after buying it I had to get the shift connector replaced. It cost me $800.00. Plus to get the diagnostic test it cost me almost $300.00. After that I have had several diagnostic for several problems, and I only got my vehicle serviced at Mercedes. Now I had to get a new radiator and get my trans service because my car was making a whining noise. The noised disappeared but a month later the noise is back - the same problems have occurred. The mechanic said I need a new transmission!! I give up 2100.00 on nothing. This is the worst car experience ever!!! Not only that the tires was bad I spent 500 on new tires. This car need a trans recall and fast. Mercedes created a lemon.

On a positive note, this car was made for the Autobahn. Contrary to what people are saying, the C230 is a sports car. It has a heavy solid chassis like all Mercedes and gives a solid ride at 60 - 120 mph for long stretches. These cars were made to drive fast and far. It purrs at high speeds and the 4 cylinder Kompressor engine is designed to give it maximum hp paralleling any 6 cylinder engine. It's torque handles really well although not as well as an S class Sportster or Porsche - but great ride for the money. On a negative note the magnetic key, computer, and electronics system are it's poorest features. The car will lock-up and the on board computer is so sensitive it will absolutely shut the car down.

I purchased my 2005 C230K with a little under 90K on it. The car drove excellent for the first 10 months and then the timing chain came off the gear and now I am paying my mechanic over 5K to rebuild the head. One of the reason I purchased this car was because it has a timing chain instead of a belt and was sick of laying out 500 bucks every 5 years for a new belt. My father owns a 1980 280SE and it runs and drives flawlessly with over 350K miles on it. MB has gone downhill since the 80s and they do not stick by their cars anymore. I will sell this car the second it has been repaired and return to the world of Lexus once more.

I want to participate in a class action suit. It is more than evident that MB is negligent in taking accountability for their defective issues with the c230. I own a 2007 and like others the check engine light has come on repeatedly, having me running back and forward to the dealer I purchased it from. Luckily, I purchased the service contract and I pay a $100 deductible for each issue. The problem is I am certain that all issues are resulting from the defect, which they initially indicated was the cam shaft sensor. I have found complete familiarity with many of the stories on this forum. Same issues...one after another. 3 words: CLASS ACTION SUIT. Let's come together and hold MB accountable for these burdens. My email is ** for anyone who would like to either get this launched or who has already begun such a process.

I am having to replace the fuel sensor. When replacing your parts... Did any of you replace the old part with an original new part? I was told when replacing anything in a Mercedes-Benz you must always use an original part.