NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz 230, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES BENZ 230.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 33.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 33.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 16.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 16.7% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 16.7% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | APPLIANCE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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9 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
Date: 2010-06-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
MERCEDES: 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 CONT
Date: 2006-04-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. *TT
Date: 2005-01-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
ABS 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. *TT
Date: 2005-01-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) NOISE DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS. MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS 211, 230 MODEL YEARS 2003-2005. *TT
Date: 2004-12-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES HEATING INOPERATIVE. *TC
Date: 2004-12-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
PARKTRONIC TRIGGERS WITHOUT OBVIOUS CAUSE AT FRONT BUMPER IN MERCEDES MODEL NUMBERS 171/211/230. *TC
Date: 2004-12-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION FOR THE SBS HYDRAULIC UNIT.(MERCEDES BENZ, MODEL 230, YEAR 2005) *JB
Date: 2004-12-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
BRAKE MALFUNCTION SBS VISIT WORKSHOP. DISPLAYED WITHIN THE INSTURMENT CLUSTER'S MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY. (MERCEDES BENZ, MODEL 211 AND 230 YEAR 2005). *JB
Date: 2004-11-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
STEERING WHEEL TWITCH DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *JB
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 230 | 6 |
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